# Identity Number - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `identitynumber.org` ## Description IdentityNumber.org is an innovative online initiative dedicated to providing consumers with free identity verification services, specifically targeting the prevention of fraud. Launched in 2013, this platform enables users to verify the authenticity of South African identity numbers using a sophisticated algorithm developed by the Department of Home Affairs. While the service does not disclose personal identifiable information, it reliably checks identity numbers against submitted names and surnames. As part of the wider Identity Verification Network established in 1998, IdentityNumber.org aims to serve both consumers and businesses by offering a vital tool in the fight against identity theft. Through extensive data sets and advanced validation techniques, users can perform a variety of checks, including surname and maiden name lookups and ancestry searches. The service is designed to empower individuals to ensure they are interacting with legitimate identities, minimizing the risks associated with identity fraud. Experience the protection and peace of mind provided by IdentityNumber.org – your first line of defense against identity-related crimes. ## Industries - 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology - 🖥 Computer Security _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_ - 🗺 Reference Materials - 🗺 Public Records and Directories _(under Reference Materials)_ ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idRHdUw7wX/w/240/h/85/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1733940925686) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Dodger Blue | #2275f1 | accent | | Rhino | #29435c | dark | | Antique Brass | #c69e77 | light | ## Fonts - Shadows Into Light — asset _(google)_ --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._