# Perform AML Screening
## Overview
This guide shows you how to run an AML Screening check using the ComplyCube API.
{% hint style="success" %}
You can try this check right away using our [Demo Postman Collection](/documentation/integration-resources/postman.md#demo-collection). It’s publicly accessible and **requires no account**.
{% endhint %}
## Integration steps
AML Screening API Guide
{% stepper %}
{% step %}
#### Create a client
The first step in creating any check is to add a **client** from your backend server. A client can represent either a **person** or a **company**. For individuals, you must provide a **first** and **last name**, while for companies only the **name** is required.
The response will contain an `id` (the Client ID). It is required for the next step.
{% hint style="info" %}
While not strictly required, we **strongly recommend** including a customer’s **date of birth** when registering an individual.
{% endhint %}
**Example request for creating a client**
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="cURL" %}
```bash
curl -X POST https://api.complycube.com/v1/clients \
-H 'Authorization: ' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"type": "person",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"personDetails":{
"firstName": "John",
"lastName" :"Doe",
"dob": "1990-01-01"
}
}'
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Node.js" %}
```javascript
const { ComplyCube } = require("@complycube/api");
const complycube = new ComplyCube({ apiKey: "" });
const client = await complycube.client.create({
type: "person",
email: "john.doe@example.com",
personDetails: {
firstName: "John",
lastName: "Doe",
dob: "1990-01-01"
}
});
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Python" %}
```python
from complycube import ComplyCubeClient
cc_api = ComplyCubeClient(api_key='')
new_client = {
'type':'person',
'email':'john.doe@example.com',
'personDetails': {
'firstName':'John',
'lastName':'Doe',
'dob':'1990-01-01'
}
}
client = cc_api.clients.create(**new_client)
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="PHP" %}
```php
use ComplyCube\ComplyCubeClient;
$ccapi = new ComplyCubeClient('');
$result = $ccapi->clients()->create([
'type' => 'person',
'email' => 'john.doe@example.com',
'personDetails' => [
'firstName' => 'John',
'lastName' => 'Doe',
'dob' => '1990-01-01'
]
]);
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title=".NET" %}
```csharp
using ComplyCube.Net;
using ComplyCube.Net.Resources.Clients;
var clientApi = new ClientApi(new ComplyCubeClient(""));
var newclient = new ClientRequest {
type = "person",
email = "john.doe@example.com",
personDetails = new PersonDetails {
firstName = "John",
lastName = "Doe",
dob = "1990-01-01"
}
}
var client = await clientApi.CreateAsync(newclient);
```
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
**Example response**
```javascript
{
"id": "5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1",
"type": "person",
"email": "john.doe@example.com",
"personDetails": {
"firstName": "John",
"lastName": "Doe",
"dob": "1990-01-01"
},
"createdAt": "2025-01-04T17:24:29.146Z",
"updatedAt": "2025-01-04T17:24:29.146Z"
}
```
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{% step %}
#### Create a **check**
Create a check by specifying the **Client ID** and the **check type**. ComplyCube supports two AML Screening types: [Standard](/documentation/product-guides/watchlist-pep-and-adverse-media/aml-screening-check.md#service-variants) and [Extensive](/documentation/product-guides/watchlist-pep-and-adverse-media/aml-screening-check.md#service-variants). The example below demonstrates an **Extensive AML Screening**.
The response will contain an `id` (the Check ID). It is required for the next step.
**Example request for creating a check**
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="cURL" %}
```bash
curl -X POST https://api.complycube.com/v1/checks \
-H 'Authorization: ' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"clientId":"5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1",
"type": "extensive_screening_check"
}'
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Node.js" %}
```javascript
const check = await complycube.check.create("5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1", {
type: "extensive_screening_check"
});
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Python" %}
```python
check = cc_api.complycube.checks.create(
"5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1",
type="standard_screening_check"
)
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="PHP" %}
```php
$result = $ccapi->checks()->create(
'5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1',
['type' => 'standard_screening_check']
);
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title=".NET" %}
```csharp
var checkRequest = new CheckRequest {
clientId = "5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1",
type = "standard_screening_check"
};
var check = await checkApi.CreateAsync(checkRequest);
```
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
**Example response**
```javascript
{
"id": "5ebd40714f23960008c81527",
"entityName": "John Doe",
"type": "extensive_screening_check",
"clientId": "5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1",
"status": "pending",
"createdAt": "2025-01-04T17:25:21.116Z",
"updatedAt": "2025-01-04T17:25:21.116Z"
}
```
{% endstep %}
{% step %}
#### Retrieve results
ComplyCube will then run the check. You can retrieve its [outcome and detailed breakdown](/documentation/api-reference/check-types/aml-screening-check.md#result-object) via the API, or review the results in the Portal.
If you have [set up webhooks](/documentation/integration-resources/webhooks.md), you’ll also receive a notification once the check is complete.
**Example request for retrieving the check outcome**
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="cURL" %}
```bash
curl -X GET https://api.complycube.com/v1/checks/5ebd40714f23960008c81527 \
-H 'Authorization: '
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Node.js" %}
```javascript
const check = await complycube.check.get("5ebd40714f23960008c81527");
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Python" %}
```python
check = cc_api.checks.get('5ebd40714f23960008c81527')
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="PHP" %}
```php
$check = $ccapi->checks()->get('5ebd40714f23960008c81527');
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title=".NET" %}
```csharp
var check = await checkApi.GetAsync("5ebd40714f23960008c81527");
```
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
**Example response**
```javascript
{
"id": "65c12a6426d2ab000814037e",
"entityName": "John Doe",
"type": "standard_screening_check",
"clientId": "5eb04fcd0f3e360008035eb1",
"status": "complete",
"result": {
"outcome": "clear",
"breakdown": {
"summary": {
"pep": {
"level1": "clear",
"level2": "clear",
"level3": "clear",
"level4": "clear"
},
"watchlist":{
"sanctionsLists": "clear",
"otherOfficialLists": "clear",
"warCrimes": "clear",
"terror": "clear",
"otherExclusionLists": "clear",
"sanctionsControlAndOwnership": "clear"
},
"adverseMedia": {
"environmentProduction": "clear",
"socialLabour": "clear",
"competitiveFinancial": "clear",
"regulatory": "clear"
},
"otherLists": {
"associatedEntity": "clear",
"organisedCrime": "clear",
"financialCrime": "clear",
"taxCrime": "clear",
"corruption": "clear",
"trafficking": "clear"
}
}
}
},
"createdAt": "2025-01-04T17:25:21.116Z",
"updatedAt": "2025-01-04T17:25:21.116Z"
}
```
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}
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