How Oaths Works

Oaths leverages advanced digital technology to verify your identity quickly, securely, and with minimal effort.

Using facial recognition and liveness detection, our system confirms that:

• You are a real person
• You are physically present during the process
• Your face matches the ID document provided
   

This ensures the integrity and legality of every certification, while offering strong protection against identity fraud and impersonation.

Fast, secure, and fully compliant — identity verification, reimagined.

Oaths uses state-of-the-art Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI-driven analytics to process and verify official documents with speed and accuracy.

Whether it’s an ID card, driver’s licence, passport, or proof of address, our platform:

• Extracts key data with precision
• Validates information in real-time
• Detects signs of tampering or fraud

This intelligent automation ensures that every document is verified with integrity, accuracy, and compliance, giving both users and institutions complete confidence in the certification process.

Smart technology. Trusted results.

Oaths captures over 100 facial frames in seconds to create a highly accurate, three-dimensional facial map.

As the camera detects subtle movements and perspective shifts, our AI-powered system reconstructs a unique and secure facial profile, ensuring:

• Exceptional accuracy in identity verification
• Protection against spoofing and impersonation
• A seamless and secure user experience

This advanced biometric technology forms a critical layer in our identity verification process — delivering both speed and security without compromise.

Precision you can trust. Protection you can rely on.

To safeguard against spoofing and impersonation, Oaths employs advanced liveness detection technology as a core part of its identity verification process.

Our system intelligently detects whether a person is physically present and alive — effectively blocking fraudulent attempts using:

• Photos or printed images
• Masks or 3D models
• Pre-recorded video replays
   

By confirming real human presence in real time, Oaths ensures every verification is both authentic and secure — reinforcing trust at every step.

Real people. Real protection. Zero compromise.

Oaths makes accessing certified documents simple, secure, and completely digital — with no need for physical visits or manual paperwork.

Through seamless identity verification and online document submission, you can obtain certified copies of your Smart ID, Driver’s Licence, or Passport from anywhere.

Our built-in AI Auditor helps you stay compliant by:

• Monitoring document expiry dates
• Tracking Proof of Address validity
• Sending timely alerts to keep you aligned with FICA, RICA, and KYC regulations
   

Once certified, your documents are eligible for automatic re-certification every three months — with up to four renewals per year.
Each re-certification is manually reviewed and approved by a duly appointed Commissioner of Oaths, and your certified copies remain securely stored and accessible throughout your subscription.

Fast, effortless, and always compliant — the way certification should be.

At Oaths, your privacy and data security are non-negotiable. We are fully compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), ensuring that your personal information is collected, processed, and stored responsibly and lawfully.

All data — including identity documents and certification records — is:

• Encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Securely hosted on Microsoft Azure, with ISO 27001 and SOC 2-compliant infrastructure
• Accessed only for lawful, purpose-specific activities such as identity verification and document certification
   

To further safeguard your information, we implement multi-layered cybersecurity protections, including:

• Strict access controls
• Continuous system monitoring
• Proactive breach prevention measures
   

Your trust is built on our commitment to data protection — every step of the way.

At Oaths.co.za, we harness the power of Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) to deliver a fast, secure, and legally compliant solution for document certification in South Africa.

To ensure the highest level of trust and authenticity, we’ve partnered with LAWtrust—South Africa’s pioneering authentication service provider. LAWtrust was the first company accredited under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) of 2002 to provide Advanced Electronic Signature solutions, and remains the only private provider with this status today.

With this foundation, you can trust that your certified documents are secure, verifiable, and legally binding.

An Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) is a legally recognized digital signature in South Africa. Under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), it holds the same legal status as a handwritten (wet ink) signature, providing assurance that your documents are authentic, tamper-proof, and fully compliant with the law.

Thanks to modern technology, certifying documents no longer requires printing, scanning, or physical delivery. With just a few secure keystrokes, you can sign and validate important documents—anytime, anywhere.

 At the heart of our mission is a people-first approach: securing digital interactions to improve real-world outcomes. 

LAWtrust delivers world-class trust and security services built to protect identities, secure business transactions, and support the broader community. Their commitment to digital integrity ensures that every document certified through Oaths.co.za meets the highest legal and technological standards.

When you certify a document with us, you’re backed by LAWtrust’s trusted AES platform, which:

• Verifies the identity of the signatory through authenticated credentials
• Meets all legal requirements for an Advanced Electronic Signature under South African law
• Detects and flags tampering, ensuring any post-signature changes are immediately identifiable
• Applies robust three-factor authentication (or equivalent methods) to ensure the signature’s integrity and trustworthiness