🇵🇦 Overview

This guide provides comprehensive information about background check services available in Panama, including input data requirements, available reports, and API integration examples. 🇵🇦

Service Status

We have an open incident reported at our status page for critical sources in Panama that can affect the usage of the API. Please refer to the Status Page to follow-up latest developments.

Required Input Data

Input Field	Description	Example	Required For
city_locode	The UN LOCODE of the city where the person is located	PA PTY	All reports
document_id	Document ID Number for Panama - Cédula de Identidad Personal (CIP)	1-123-1234	All reports
drivers_license_id	Driver’s License ID control number	001002003	license_status, drunk_driving
forenames	Forenames of the person to be checked	ANTONIO	criminal_record
surname	Surname of the person to be checked	DOE	criminal_record

Available Reports

Driving Records

Report	Description	Source
License Status	Validates driver’s license status and validity	Autoridad del Tránsito y Transporte Terrestre
Drunk Driving	Checks for drunk driving violations and fines	Autoridad del Tránsito y Transporte Terrestre

Criminal Records

Report	Description	Source
Criminal Record	Comprehensive criminal background check	Órgano Judicial de Panamá

Use Cases

Transportation & Logistics

• Ride-sharing drivers: License validation and criminal background

• Delivery services: Driver verification and safety compliance

• Commercial transport: Professional driver screening

Employment Screening

• Security positions: Comprehensive criminal background checks

• Financial services: Due diligence for sensitive roles

• Government contractors: Security clearance verification

Compliance & Risk Management

• Regulatory compliance: Meet industry-specific requirements

• Risk assessment: Identify potential security risks

• Due diligence: Comprehensive background verification

API Integration

Create a Person

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.emptor.io/v3/pa/persons/ \
  --header 'Accept: application/json' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  --data '{
    "reports": {
      "license_status": "enabled",
      "drunk_driving": "enabled",
      "criminal_record": "enabled"
    },
    "city_locode": "PA PTY",
    "document_id": "1-123-1234",
    "drivers_license_id": "001002003",
    "forenames": "ANTONIO",
    "surname": "DOE"
  }'

Get Person Status

curl --request GET \
  --url https://api.emptor.io/v3/pa/persons/{person_id}/status \
  --header 'Accept: application/json' \
  --header 'X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'

Get Report Details

curl --request GET \
  --url https://api.emptor.io/v3/pa/details/{person_id} \
  --header 'Accept: application/json' \
  --header 'X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'

Code Examples

Node.js

const fetch = require('node-fetch');

const createPerson = async () => {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.emptor.io/v3/pa/persons/', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Accept': 'application/json',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      'X-Api-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      reports: {
        license_status: 'enabled',
        drunk_driving: 'enabled',
        criminal_record: 'enabled'
      },
      city_locode: 'PA PTY',
      document_id: '1-123-1234',
      drivers_license_id: '001002003',
      forenames: 'ANTONIO',
      surname: 'DOE'
    })
  });

  return await response.json();
};

Python

import requests

def create_person():
    url = "https://api.emptor.io/v3/pa/persons/"

    payload = {
        "reports": {
            "license_status": "enabled",
            "drunk_driving": "enabled",
            "criminal_record": "enabled"
        },
        "city_locode": "PA PTY",
        "document_id": "1-123-1234",
        "drivers_license_id": "001002003",
        "forenames": "ANTONIO",
        "surname": "DOE"
    }

    headers = {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
        "X-Api-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }

    response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)
    return response.json()

Data Sources

Government Databases

• Autoridad del Tránsito y Transporte Terrestre: Official transportation authority for license and driving records

• Órgano Judicial de Panamá: Panama’s judicial system for criminal records

Data Quality

• Real-time verification: Direct integration with official government sources

• Comprehensive coverage: Access to national databases

• Accuracy assurance: Regular validation and updates

Legal & Compliance

Privacy & Data Protection

• Compliance with Panama’s data protection regulations

• Secure handling of personal information

• Proper consent and authorization procedures

Regulatory Compliance

• Adherence to local employment screening laws

• Transportation industry compliance requirements

• Financial services regulatory standards

Getting Started

1. API Access: Contact us to obtain your API key
2. Integration: Use our comprehensive API documentation
3. Testing: Start with our sandbox environment
4. Production: Deploy with confidence using our reliable infrastructure

Support & Resources

• API Documentation: Complete API Reference
• Status Updates: Service Status Page
• Technical Support: Contact our integration team
• Best Practices: Follow our implementation guidelines

For technical support or to request API access, please contact us.