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# PEP Check Released

> May 2, 2025

We’ve launched **Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Screening** as both a standalone API product and an optional add-on within Business Search.

You can now run a PEP check in two ways:

## 1. Standalone PEP Search

Submit a POST request to:\
`POST https://api.baselayer.com/pep/searches`

Only two fields are required:

* `name`: full name of the individual you wish to screen
* `similarity_threshold`: optional, defaults to 0.9, enabling configurable match sensitivity

This is ideal for lightweight workflows, KYC/KYB pipelines that need individual-level checks, and use cases where you want PEP screening without a full business profile.

## 2. As Part of a Business Search

You can also trigger a PEP check directly within a standard Business Search by adding `Order.Pep` to the `options` array of your payload.

Example:

```json theme={null}
{  
  "name": "Acme Holdings LLC",  
  "address": "123 Main St, Denver, CO",  
  "options": ["Order.Pep"]  
}
```

When requested this way, the PEP results are returned alongside KYB, sanctions, and the rest of the Baselayer business verification output - simplifying end-to-end risk review.

## What This Means for Your Workflow

* No additional integration complexity
* Configurable match sensitivity for more reliable results
* Centralized view of PEP risk inside the standard search flow
* Usable for both individual screening and officer/UBO checks

PEP screening is now available to all customers. Let us know if you'd like help enabling it or adjusting your matching thresholds.


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