What is location verification?
Confirming where a person lives by checking a proof-of-address document they upload.
Definition
Location verification confirms where a person lives by having them upload a recent document that shows their name and address — such as a utility bill, a bank or M-Pesa statement, a tenancy agreement or an official letter — which Verifisha then checks and keeps as evidence. It gives you a verified residence signal to pair with identity verification, for lending, tenant screening, deliveries and onboarding.
In plain English
In plain English: the person uploads a recent document that shows their name and address — like a utility bill or bank statement — and Verifisha checks it to confirm where they live.
Why it matters
Knowing where a customer, borrower or tenant actually lives reduces fraud and makes people easier to reach or recover from. A consent-led, document-backed address check adds a residence signal — and an auditable piece of evidence — that an ID document alone cannot give you.
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Frequently asked questions
How does location verification work?
The person uploads a recent document that shows their name and address — for example a utility bill, a bank or M-Pesa statement, a tenancy agreement or an official letter — and Verifisha checks it and keeps it as evidence of their address.
What counts as proof of address?
Commonly a recent utility bill, a bank or mobile-money statement, a tenancy or lease agreement, or an official letter showing the person’s name and physical address. It works best paired with identity verification.
Is location verification consent-led?
Yes. Like all Verifisha checks, a location check runs only with the person’s consent, and the approval is kept on record.
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