You can now directly access verification images, files and other artefacts

TL;DR: You can now programmatically retrieve the artefacts generated during a verification. Use the new API endpoint to get video selfie images, photo ID and letter scans, and eVisa material.

Last week we made it much easier to build custom interfaces on top of Vouchsafe data by returning a richer payload from the GetVerification API endpoint. The entire set of sub-checks we conduct are now included in the response.

Today we’ve added a new endpoint called GetArtefacts, which returns the images and files generated or collected during a verification. You can then display these files in your own apps or store offline copies for later auditing.

Because of the sensitive nature of passport scans and proof of address letters, we’ve approached it in the following way:

1. Rather than returning files directly, the verification response returns a unique key for each artefact
2. When you need the file, use the dedicated GetArtefacts endpoint to exchange that key for a time-limited, pre-signed download URL.

That keeps sensitive files out of standard API responses, and makes sure download links expire quickly.

The response looks like:

 GET https://app.vouchsafe.id/api/v1/artefacts/{artefact_key}

 {
   "artefact_key": "artf_01JFWKB1Q0Q8K2",
   "download_url": "https://storage.example.com/presigned/....",
   "expires_at": "2025-12-22T17:10:00Z",
   "expires_in_seconds": 300
 }

The new endpoint is ready to use today. See the API documentation here. You can also use it via our Node and PHP SDKs.