On June 1st, 2026, the Government of Timor-Leste, through the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, launched the national platform verify.gov.tl, an initiative designed to enhance security, transparency, and the prevention of forgery of official documents. 
The platform was developed as part of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, with technical assistance from the Government of Cambodia, drawing on experience gained through the verify.gov.kh platform. The system uses blockchain technology and QR codes to verify the authenticity of documents issued by the competent authorities.
Initially, the platform will apply to driver’s licences issued by the National Directorate of Land Transport (DNTT – acronym in Portuguese). The inclusion of a QR code will allow the relevant authorities—namely the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL – acronym in Portuguese)—and citizens to verify the document’s authenticity and confirm the holder’s identity using a mobile phone.
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Miguel Marques Gonçalves Manetelu, emphasised that the platform’s implementation was made possible thanks to the cooperation established between Timor-Leste and Cambodia.
According to the Minister, the platform “was developed based on the memorandum of understanding signed in Cambodia on January 20th, 2025.” He added that, following a technical mission in March 2025 to assess the system’s implementation at the National Land Transport Directorate, the work was completed, enabling the platform’s official launch.
Miguel Marques Gonçalves Manetelu also explained that QR codes will enable verification of driver’s licence authenticity and help identify forged documents. He also noted that as current driver’s licences expire, they will be replaced with new documents equipped with QR codes, and that in the future this solution will be extended to other official documents.
Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Cambodia, stated that the platform was developed in cooperation with technical teams from both countries and explained that the data used is obtained directly from the servers of Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Chea Vandeth noted that only the National Land Transport Authority has access to the data required to validate documents, and emphasised that blockchain technology helps ensure the authenticity and integrity of the information. He also noted that the solution is already in use in Cambodia and that the platform has been recognised by ASEAN ministers responsible for digital affairs and at international forums focused on digital transformation.
The launch of the verify.gov.tl platform marks another step towards modernising public services and advancing digital transformation in Timor-Leste.