South Africa's leading online search tool for professionals

South Africa's leading online search tool for professionals
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Meet Lexis® WinDeed™

Lexis® WinDeed™ is South Africa’s most widely used platform for property and person searches.
Now with the new Foreign Identity Search feature, you can also confidently verify international identities from over 40 countries using only a passport number. Whether you’re onboarding a client, vetting a tenant or finalising a property transfer, Lexis® WinDeed™ helps you quickly complete due diligence, reduce fraud risk and stay compliant with FICA, KYC and AML requirements.

Why professionals choose Lexis® WinDeed™?

Fast, accurate searches

Verify foreign identity documents instantly using a passport number; no waiting, no third-party systems and no unnecessary risk.

Compliance made simple

Meet your obligations under FICA, KYC and AML regulations with reliable search tools designed for
risk reduction and audit readiness.

Trusted local and global data

Access verified identity and property data from official sources in South Africa and beyond, including: Deeds Office, CIPC, credit bureaus and global data networks.

One platform, all your checks.

From local property reports to cross-border identity verification, manage everything in one secure,
searchable platform; built for legal, financial, HR and real estate professionals.

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