# CPF number (alternative)

The Brazil CPF verification service allows you to verify the identity of an individual in Brazil using their individual taxpayer identification number (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas). The service returns the person’s full name, date of birth, and CPF registration status, including whether the CPF is active, suspended, or cancelled. No document upload is required for verification. This enables quick and automated identity checks against official records.


Endpoint: GET /services/br/cpf/2/{cpf_number}
Security: Your API key

## Path parameters:

  - `cpf_number` (string, required)
    Brazilian individual taxpayer identification number (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas), consisting of 11 numeric digits without formatting (no dots or hyphens)
    Example: "00388415129"

## Response 400 fields (application/json):

  - `type` (string)
    Example: "bad_request"

  - `errors` (array)

## Response 422 fields (application/json):

  - `validation` (object)

  - `validation.valid` (boolean)

  - `data` (object)

  - `data.cpf_number` (string)
    Example: "00388415129"

## Response 500 fields (application/json):

  - `type` (string)
    Example: "internal_server"

  - `errors` (array)