API Web Services Reference - Version 2

DocVerify Web Services Ver. 2.0

For more information visit www.docverify.com

All of the methods in this version are for the e-signature platform only.

Sections

1. Overview

The DocVerify API Web Service is a commercial service which enables the sending and receiving of documents without the need to install any hardware or software. The original document to be added or E-Signed must be PDF format. Received documents and E-signed documents are also PDF format.

As an extension to sending capabilities, the DocVerify API Web Service provides facilities for retrieving status information regarding documents sent through it. The DocVerify API Web Services is available free of charge with any DocVerify account. Credits will be required to add new documents or proof notes.

The service only supports secure between the custom-programmed application and the DocVerify servers.

Signing up to DocVerify is fast and easy. Sign up now or visit www.docverify.com.

2. Requirements

Access to the Internet over 443. Support for XML Web Services. Such support is available through a wide range of tools, such as:

Microsoft .NET languages (VB.net, C#, ASPX)
Java
SOAP toolkits
etc.

Some of the API methods are also available as REST based API's. REST methods are indicated in section 4. API access requires Enterprise or higher editions.

3. Programmers Guide

3.1 Accessing the DocVerify API Web Service

3.1.1 The DocVerify API Web Service WSDL may be accessed at https://api.docverify.com/V2/?wsdl.

3.1.2 The DocVerify API Web Service may be accessed at https://api.docverify.com/V2/.

3.2 Parameters

3.2.1 Some API methods take optional or requisite parameters. Where applicable, we’ve documented those parameters. If the REST based API is available, it accepts the same parameters.

3.3 Authentication

Users must authenticate by using the assigned API Key and API Signature. To get an API Key you must have an Enterprise or higher subscription to DocVerify. After signing in, go to "My Account" --> API tab, and activate your API access.

3.41 Add a New Document

A new document can be sent by using the AddNewDocument method.

Note: All documents must be PDF's

3.42 Add a New Document and Request E-Sign

A new document can be sent and an E-Sign request for that document can be made by using the AddNewDocumentESign method.

This method is also available as a REST API. REST address https://api.docverify.com/rest/v1/AddNewSignature

REST returns JSON response.

Note: All documents must be PDF's

3.43 Add a New Document and request E-Sign using a Template Document

A new E-Sign request for a template document can be made by using the AddNewDocumentESignFromTemplate method.

This method is also available as a REST API. REST address https://api.docverify.com/rest/v1/AddNewSignatureTemplate

3.44 Add a New Document and request E-Sign using Document Packet

A new E-Sign request for a document packet can be made by using the AddNewDocumentESignPacket method.

Note: All documents must be PDF's

3.45 Add a new Notary Electronic Journal. You must be a commissioned notary, and active as a Notary is the DocVerify system.

Add a new notary e-journal entry by calling the AddNewNotaryJournalEntry method. Some of the information entered must be verified by the notary, and the notary will be able to change or modify the data entered here.

Note: The edition must have the E-Journal feature.

3.46 Add a new DocVerify Notary Request document to any active DocVerify authorized notary - Deprecated

Add a new notary request by calling the AddNewNotaryRequestDocument method. Some of the information entered must be verified by the notary, and the notary will be able to change or modify the data entered here.

3.47 Add a New DocVerify Proof Note - Deprecated

A new proof note can be sent by using the AddProofNote method.

3.48 Cancel E-Signature document request

A cancel E-Sign can be sent by using the CancelESign method.

3.49 Get Document Status

Get the current document status GetDocumentStatus method.

3.50 Get Document

Get the document for download GetDocument method.

3.51 Get Signature Status

Get the current signature status GetSignatureStatus method.

3.52 Returns Document Details

Details about a certain DocVerify document that you own, are being shared with you or are being requested for electronic signatures can be retrieved by calling the GetDocumentDetails method.

3.53 Returns Document Details in JSON

Details about a certain DocVerify document that you own, are being shared with you or are being requested for electronic signatures returned in JSON can be retrieved by calling the GetDocumentDetailsJSON method.

3.54 Returns a list of commissioned and DocVerify authorized electronic notaries

Get a complete list of the DocVerify authorized notaries by each state by calling the GetENotaryList method.

3.55 Returns a list of E-Sign documents that are either out to be sign or signed.

Get a list of the DocVerify E-Signature documents by calling the GetESignListID method.

3.56 Returns DocVerify ID of Easy Sign Document

Get the DocVerify ID of a Easy Sign document based on the Unique ID of the document when created by calling the GetEasySignID method. If multiple documents were created with the same Unique ID only the latest one is returned.

3.57 Returns a list of the individual E-Sign document ID's that are in the packet.

Get a list of the DocVerify E-Signature documents by calling the GetPacketDocs method.

3.58 Returns the details or current audit trail of an E-Sign document.

Get the details of the DocVerify E-Signature document by calling the GetPacketDocs method.

3.59 Returns the data entered into the signature element form fields

The form field data can be retrieved by calling the GetSignatureFormData method.

3.60 Returns the the list of templates or documents in the library

The template list can be retrieved by calling the GetTemplateList method. This list is returned in either JSON or XML only.

3.61 Returns Current Version

The current version of the DocVerify API web services can be retrieved by calling the GetVersion method.

3.62 Validate the Integrity of a DocVerify Document

Validate the integrity of a DocVerify document by calling the ValidateDocument method.

4. Method Reference

4.2 Method Name: AddNewDocument

Return Value: string. In case of successful submission - the value contains the DocVerifyID. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.3 Method Name: AddNewDocumentESign

Return Value: string. In case of successful submission - the value contains the DocVerifyID. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.4 Method Name: AddNewDocumentESignFromTemplate

Return Value: string. In case of successful submission - the value contains the DocVerifyID. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.5 Method Name: AddNewDocumentESignPacket

Return Value: string. In case of successful submission - the value contains the DocVerifyID or the PacketID in this case. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.5 Method Name: AddNewNotaryJournalEntry

Return Value: string. In case of successful submission - the value contains the JournalID in this case. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.6 Method Name: AddNewNotaryRequestDocument - Deprecated

Return Value: string. In case of successful submission - the value contains the DocVerifyID. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.7 Method Name: AddProofNote - Deprecated

Return Value: string. In case of successful submission - the value contains the DocVerifyID. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.8 Method Name: CancelESign

Return Value: string.

Return Values:

Not Found

Success

Already Cancelled

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.8 Method Name: GetDocumentStatus

Return Value: string.

Return Values:

Not Found

Invalid Document - (Document could not be processed)

Processing

Completed - (Document is ready to be viewed or downloaded)

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.9 Method Name: GetDocument

Return Value: base64binary. In case of a failure, no value is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.10 Method Name: GetSignatureStatus

Return Value: string.

Return Values:

Not Found

Invalid Document - (Document could not be processed)

Not Complete - (Still out to be signed)

Cancelled - (Document owner has cancelled E-Sign request)

Completed - (Signature completed and is ready to be viewed or downloaded)

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.13 Method Name: GetDocumentDetails

Return Value: DetailInfo (Integer. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned).

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.13 Method Name: GetDocumentDetailsJSON

Return Value: String

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.14 Method Name: GetENotaryList

Return Value: ENotaryInfo. In case of a failure, a negative value is returned.

If no records are found. Nothing is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.15 Method Name: GetESignListID

Return Value: string.

JSON

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.15 Method Name: GetEasySignID

Return Value: string.

DocVerify ID

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.8 Method Name: GetPacketDocs

Return Value: string.

Return Values:

Not Found

JSON

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.8 Method Name: GetSignatureDetailsJSON

Return Value: string.

Return Values:

Not Found

JSON - (Times are 24 hour based, and PST)

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.16 Method Name: GetSignatureFormData

Return Value: string.

Data return as structured XML

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.17 Method Name: GetTemplateList

Return Value: string.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.18 Method Name: GetSchedule

Return Value: string. The maintenance schedule is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.19 Method Name: GetVersion

Return Value: string.The API version is returned.

0 < Error - See Appendix A

4.20 Method Name: ValidateDocument

Return Value: string.

If successful returns "pass".

If it fails returns "fail".

0 < Error - See Appendix A

Appendix A - Return Codes

Results of DocVerify API Web Service

Appendix B - Error Troubleshooting

Java Errors

In some cases, Java may throw the following certificate exception: unable to find valid certification path to requested target. If this occurs it's either the GoDaddy G2 intermediary certificates have not been updated or the API certificates are not trusted. The folowing link may provide more information on how to add the certificate to Java as a Trusted cert. http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/security/toolsign/rstep2.html.

PHP

When using PHP and the REST API's the file must be sent as a POST stream. If you're having issues this is a good place to start. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3192496/restful-uploading-of-a-file-in-php

Appendix C - REST Troubleshooting

There are a few things to keep in mind when using RESTful methods.

Make sure to always use POST
When sending the files(s) , make sure they are streamed, the paramter name is correct, and not url encoded or converted to base64
Make sure you POST using Multipart, and not the default encoded format

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