# Creating a Background Check

### 1. Create a [Person](/english/create-check/person_check.md) or [Company](/english/create-check/company_check.md) Check

The first step is to make a request to our **check creation endpoint**.\
Once submitted, the check enters the verification process.

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**Estimated processing time:** between 2 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the databases consulted and the country.
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### 2. Use the [Webhook for Results](/english/webhooks/eventos/checks.md)

We recommend configuring a webhook to automatically receive a notification when the check is completed.

* Once the check is finished, ZapSign will send an **HTTP POST** notification to the webhook configured by your system, indicating that the results are ready to be retrieved.
* This avoids the need for repetitive polling requests to the server.

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### 3. Retrieve the Results

Once you’ve received the webhook notification—or after the estimated processing time—you can obtain the results through our endpoints:

* [**Check Details**](/english/check-detail.md)**:** This endpoint returns the complete **JSON** with all the information found, including:
  * The global score
  * Details by dataset
  * Severity levels associated with each finding
* [**Retrieve check**](/english/check-status.md)**:** If you need a readable and shareable version, you can download the **PDF** of the check.

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💡 **Tip:** Using the webhook along with the result endpoints ensures an efficient and automated flow, avoiding unnecessary delays or redundant API calls.
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