Document Types
This reference guide provides details about the document types supported by the azakaw API for document uploads.
Overview
When uploading documents using the Documents Upload API, you need to specify the document type using the documentTypeId field. This guide lists all supported document types and their specific usage contexts.
Document Type Categories
Document types are organized into several categories based on their purpose:
- Identity Documents - For personal identification and verification
- Financial Documents - For financial verification and compliance
- Tax Documents - For tax compliance and reporting
- Corporate Documents - For corporate verification and compliance
- Agreements & Forms - For legal agreements and formal documentation
- Compliance Documents - For regulatory compliance and screening
- Other Documents - For various additional documentation needs
Identity Documents
| Document Type ID | Description | MRZ Code Support | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|---|
Passport | Passport document | Yes | For identity verification of individuals |
UserImage | User's photo | Yes | For identity verification and comparison with other ID documents |
IdCardFront | Front side of an ID card | Yes | For identity verification of individuals |
IdCardBack | Back side of an ID card | Yes | For identity verification of individuals |
IdCardFrontAndBack | Combined front and back of ID card | No | For identity verification when submitting as a single document |
Liveness | Liveness verification image | No | For confirming the person is physically present during verification |
FaceImageFromId | Extracted face image from ID | No | For automated comparison with liveness or other images |
IdentificationDocument | Generic identification document | No | For alternative identification documents |
Financial Documents
| Document Type ID | Description | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
SourceOfFunds | Evidence of source of funds | For AML compliance and due diligence |
SourceOfWealth | Evidence of source of wealth | For AML compliance and wealth verification |
NetWorthSupportingDocument | Supporting documents for net worth | For verifying declared net worth for financial qualification |
BankDetails | Bank account information | For payment and transaction details |
BankAuthorizationForm | Bank authorization | For payment processing authorization |
FinancialStatements | Financial statements | For financial standing verification |
ContractNote | Contract note for transactions | For transaction documentation |
InvestorReports | Investor reporting documents | For investment documentation |
Tax Documents
| Document Type ID | Description | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
W8BEN | W-8BEN form | For non-US individuals claiming tax treaty benefits |
W9 | W-9 form | For US persons providing TIN certification |
W8BENE | W-8BEN-E form | For non-US entities claiming tax treaty benefits |
W8IMY | W-8IMY form | For intermediaries in tax withholding and reporting |
W8BENForm | Alternative W-8BEN form | For non-US individuals (alternative format) |
W9Form | Alternative W-9 form | For US persons (alternative format) |
W8IMYForm | Alternative W-8IMY form | For intermediaries (alternative format) |
CrsDocument | Common Reporting Standard document | For CRS compliance |
CommonReportingStandardDocument | CRS documentation | For CRS compliance (alternative format) |
AEOIForm | Automatic Exchange of Information form | For international tax compliance |
IndividualSelfCertificationForm | Individual tax self-certification | For tax residence self-certification by individuals |
LegalSelfCertificationForm | Legal entity tax self-certification | For tax residence self-certification by legal entities |
FfiOwnerReportingStatement | FFI owner reporting statement | For FATCA compliance by foreign financial institutions |
Corporate Documents
| Document Type ID | Description | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
CompanyLicense | Company license document | For verifying company registration and authorization |
ConstitutionalDocument | Constitutional document | For verifying company formation and structure |
EvidenceOfOwnerShip | Evidence of ownership | For verifying beneficial ownership |
RegulatedSupportingDocument | Regulated entity proof | For regulated financial institutions |
ListedSupportingDocument | Listed company proof | For publicly listed companies |
GovernmentSupportingDocument | Government entity proof | For government entities |
SupernationalSupportingDocument | Supernational organization proof | For supranational organizations |
CompanySupportingDocument | Company documentation | For standard companies |
InstitutionalInvestorSupportingDocument | Institutional investor proof | For institutional investors |
TrustSupportingDocument | Trust documentation | For trust entities |
InvestmentVehicleSupportingDocument | Investment vehicle proof | For investment vehicles |
FamilyOfficeSupportingDocument | Family office proof | For family offices |
LicenseDocument | Business license | For verifying business authorization |
Agreements & Forms
| Document Type ID | Description | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
ClientAcceptance | Client acceptance document | For documenting client acceptance of terms |
ClientAgreement | Client agreement | For contractual agreements with clients |
PowerofAttorney | Power of attorney | For legal authorization to act on behalf of others |
MurabahaAgreement | Murabaha agreement | For Islamic finance transactions |
SubscriptionAgreement | Subscription agreement | For investment subscriptions |
ExecutionPage | Execution page | For signed execution pages of agreements |
ClientQuestionnaire | Client questionnaire | For client information collection |
ClientClassificationForm | Client classification form | For regulatory client categorization |
SignedDocument | Generic signed document | For any signed document that doesn't fit other categories |
NoticeOfExemptOfferingOfSecuritie | Notice of exempt offering of securities | For exempt securities offerings |
CreditAuthorizationForm | Credit authorization form | For credit checks authorization |
Escrow | Escrow documentation | For escrow arrangements |
Compliance Documents
| Document Type ID | Description | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
ProofofAddress | Proof of address | For verifying residential address |
UtilityBill | Utility bill | For verifying residential address |
RMFileNote | Relationship Manager file note | For internal compliance documentation |
MediaSearches | Media search results | For adverse media screening |
WorldChecks | World-check screening results | For sanctions and PEP screening |
Checklist | Compliance checklist | For procedural compliance verification |
ClientRiskAssessment | Client risk assessment | For documenting risk assessment outcomes |
PEPRegister | Politically Exposed Person register | For PEP documentation |
References | Reference documents | For client references |
PersonalDeclaration | Personal declaration | For self-declaration of various factors |
Testimony | Testimony document | For testimonial evidence |
BulkScreeningDocument | Bulk screening results | For batch screening processes |
Other Documents
| Document Type ID | Description | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
AppLogo | Application logo | For branding elements |
Correspondences | General correspondence | For communication records |
EmailCorrespondence | Email correspondence | For email communication records |
LetterCorrespondence | Letter correspondence | For letter communication records |
Other | Other document type | For documents not fitting other categories |
NA | Not applicable | Default value when document type is not specified |
Notes
- Documents with MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) support may undergo automated data extraction.
- Certain document types may trigger specific verification processes or compliance checks.
- Always use the appropriate document type ID to ensure proper processing and compliance with regulatory requirements.