# JPMC-PDP Documentation from https://developer.payments.jpmorgan.com

# Entity Validation

Entity Validation lets you automate the verification and screening of the following:

- Individual data against internal and third-party sources prior to transaction initiation, including names, dates of birth, addresses, and government-issued ID numbers.

- Business-entity data, such as business names, registered principal business addresses, and government-issued ID numbers.

- Business-entity data submitted by related parties, such as underlying beneficial owners, authorized signers, and controllers.

## Benefits

The following list highlights the key benefits of using Entity Validation:

- Advanced verification: Verify an individual before you make payments.

- Simplified onboarding: Simplify the onboarding experience through real-time APIs.

- Custom mapping: Configure parameters that determine whether validation passes or fails.

## When to use Entity Validation

Use Entity Validation in the following scenarios to ensure accurate verification and screening of individuals and businesses:

### Verify an individual

Verify an individual against third-party sources.

[Learn more](/docs/fraud-solutions/validation-services/capabilities/entity-validation/how-to/validate-individual)

### Verify a business

Verify a business and its authorized representatives against third-party sources.

[Learn more](/docs/fraud-solutions/validation-services/capabilities/entity-validation/how-to/verify-business-entity)

### Screen an individual

Learn how to screen an individual against J.P. Morgan and third-party sources.

### Screen a business entity

Learn how to screen a business against J.P. Morgan and third-party sources.

## Availability

Entity Validation Services are currently available in the following region and country:

 
**Entity Validation Services availability**

| Regions | Country | 
| --- | --- | 
| North America (NA) | United States | 

Entity Validation services cover validation of customers based in [these countries](/docs/fraud-solutions/validation-services/capabilities/entity-validation/entity-validation-supported-countries).

## Next steps

Learn about the [required parameters](/docs/fraud-solutions/validation-services/capabilities/entity-validation/entity-validation-parameters) to verify an individual.