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

# KYC Agent

> Support identity verification and KYC/AML workflows with organized documents, structured records, and a clear audit trail.

The **KYC Agent** helps teams collect and organize the information required for identity verification and KYC/AML review. It reduces repetitive document handling while keeping the compliance decision with the responsible people in your organization.

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  <Card title="Organized evidence" icon="folder-magnifying-glass">
    Bring identity and supporting documents into one consistent workflow.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Structured review" icon="shield-check">
    Extract the information reviewers need into a chosen Data Collection.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Traceable process" icon="timeline">
    Keep source files, drafts, approvals, and run status connected.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Where the KYC Agent helps

Use the KYC Agent when your workflow needs to:

* collect identity or company documents
* standardize information from different document layouts
* prepare records for KYC or AML review
* keep evidence linked to the reviewed data
* route completed results into a consistent compliance process

<Warning>
  The KYC Agent supports your compliance workflow; it does not replace your legal obligations, internal policies, or the judgment of an authorized reviewer.
</Warning>

## How the workflow works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose the review destination">
    Select the Data Collection that should receive approved KYC records.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Provide the documents">
    Start manually with uploaded or existing files. Optional email and connected-folder intake can collect documents automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Prepare structured information">
    The agent reads the documents and proposes records for the fields your team uses.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the evidence">
    Compare the proposed information with the source files, correct the draft, and follow your organization's verification and escalation policy.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the result">
    Approved records are stored in the selected Data Collection with the related run history.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Your Setup page

The KYC Agent currently follows Layest's guided import setup:

* **Manual uploads** are included.
* **Data Collection output** is required.
* **Email intake** is optional.
* **Schedules and file-event rules** are optional.
* **Connected folders** are optional for recurring document intake.
* **External destinations** are optional for approved outputs.

Start with a manual case and confirm the review checklist before automating intake.

## A practical review checklist

Confirm that:

* the person or organization is matched to the correct case
* names, dates, identifiers, and addresses match the source evidence
* required files are present and readable
* any discrepancy is recorded and escalated
* approval is completed by the correct role
* retention and access follow your organization's policy

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  <Card title="Members and roles" icon="users-gear" href="/account/members-roles">
    Give the right people access to sensitive workspace information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Files in Layest" icon="folder-lock" href="/data/files">
    Learn how supporting documents are stored and organized.
  </Card>
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