> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://paxos-0ac97319-jg-test-1.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Identity

> Creates a new Person or Institution Identity on the Paxos Platform.

A successful response indicates that the identity has been created and is `PENDING` approval. The identity is only
available to use on the Platform once it is `APPROVED`. For a full description of statuses read the [status guide here](https://docs.paxos.com/identity/statuses).

For detailed guidance on which [fields are required](https://docs.paxos.com/identity/required-details) for your integration
or the [lifecycle of an Identity](https://docs.paxos.com/identity/statuses) on the platform, please read the [Identity Developer Guide](https://docs.paxos.com/identity).