> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.frankieone.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Single Name Handling

> Learn how to correctly format API requests to verify individuals with a single name (mononym) against various data sources, including the Australian DVS.

## Overview

In many cultures, it is common for an individual to have only a single name (a mononym). The FrankieOne platform supports these cases, but correct data mapping is crucial as requirements vary significantly between different types of verification checks.

This guide will walk you through the correct API implementation for handling single-name applicants to ensure successful verification and global compliance.

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## General API Implementation

The recommended approach for submitting a single name via the API is to populate the `familyName` and use a placeholder for the `givenName`.

<Info>
  **Why this approach?** Many downstream data sources have a mandatory requirement for a `familyName` or "Last Name" field. Placing the single name here ensures the highest compatibility across our network of data sources.
</Info>

```json theme={null}
{
  "individual": {
    "name": {
      "givenName": "-",
      "familyName": "Sukarno"
    }
  }
}
```

While the API can also accept the single name in `givenName` and a hyphen in `familyName`, the critical factor is ensuring the format meets the requirements of the specific end data source you are checking against.

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## Verification Compatibility

Support for single-name verification is **not universal**. It depends entirely on the rules of the end data source. Submitting a single name to an unsupported service will result in a "No Match" or an error.

| Verification Type                    | Single Name Support     | Notes                                                                                                                                     |
| :----------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Credit Bureau Checks**             | ⚠️ **Partial**          | Support for single names varies. While some checks will succeed, others require both a first and last name and will fail.                 |
| **Government ID Checks (DVS)**       | ✅ **Yes (Conditional)** | Support depends on the document type. See the detailed DVS table below for specific formatting rules.                                     |
| **Australian Electoral Roll Checks** | ❌ **No**                | This service requires both a first and last name and will not process a single-name entry.                                                |
| **Superannuation & Payroll Checks**  | ❌ **No**                | These services have mandatory first and last name fields with no available workaround.                                                    |
| **Other KYC & AML Checks**           | **Varies**              | Compatibility depends on the specific check and region. We recommend following the standard `familyName` + hyphenated `givenName` format. |

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