How Document Certification Works at Oaths.co.za™
Getting your documents certified through Oaths.co.za™ is simple, secure, and designed to take just a few minutes.
1. Quick Identity Verification
To protect you and ensure legal compliance, we first confirm your identity through a secure biometric verification process.
Using facial recognition and liveness detection, we verify that:
- You are a real person present during verification
- Your face matches your official identity document
This quick step helps ensure that every certification issued through OathsVault™ is authentic and trustworthy.
2. Upload Your Document
Next, upload the document you need certified.
You can:
- Take a clear photo of your Smart ID Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport, or Proof of Address, or
- Upload a digital file directly from your device.
Our system prepares the document for certification while maintaining the integrity of the original information.
3. Get Your Certified Copy
Within minutes, your certified copy is ready.
Your document will:
- Be digitally certified by a Commissioner of Oaths
- Include OathsVault™ QR verification
- Be available for secure download
You may also store the document securely in your OathsVault™, giving you instant access whenever you need to share a certified copy.
Our Technology
Securing Trust Through Technology
Oaths.co.za™ combines legal oversight, secure infrastructure, and modern technology to ensure that every certification is reliable, verifiable, and protected.
Seamless Identity Verification
Advanced biometric verification ensures that the person requesting certification matches their official identification.
This includes:
- Facial recognition matching
- Real-time liveness detection
- Identity validation against official document data
These checks help prevent identity fraud and protect the integrity of the certification process.
Intelligent Document Processing
Our platform uses automated document analysis to assist in verifying key information contained in identity documents.
The system can:
- Extract key data from identification documents
- Validate document details
- Identify potential inconsistencies or manipulation
These automated checks support the Commissioner of Oaths in performing responsible certification.
Robust Data Security & Legal Compliance
Protecting your information is central to how Oaths.co.za™ operates.
Legal and Regulatory Alignment
Our platform is designed to operate within South Africa’s regulatory framework, including:
- POPIA – Protection of Personal Information Act
- FICA / AML frameworks – supporting identity verification processes
- ECTA – Electronic Communications and Transactions Act
Enterprise-Grade Security
Your information is protected through multiple security layers.
- Strong encryption
TLS encryption protects data in transit, while AES-256 encryption protects stored data. - Trusted infrastructure
Oaths.co.za™ operates on Microsoft Azure, which meets global security standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2. - Tamper-evident audit trails
A cryptographically sealed ledger records certification events, creating a secure and traceable audit trail.
Independent Security Assurance
Our security framework is independently verified through TrustSite®, providing external validation of our platform’s security practices.
Patent-Pending Innovation
Oaths.co.za™ is a patent-pending South African innovation (Application No. 2025/06893), reflecting our commitment to building secure, compliant digital certification infrastructure.