Verification policy
Why public verification matters.
Buyers increasingly expect simple public verification. A visible register helps them confirm that a certificate exists, what it covers and whether it is still current.
Recommended register fields
- Certificate number
- Organisation name
- Standard and edition
- Scope
- Issue date and expiry date
- Status: active, suspended, withdrawn or expired
Accredited certificates
For accredited certificate checks, buyers should use the relevant authoritative source such as UKAS CertCheck rather than relying on a private mirror. The Verity register should only claim authority for Verity-issued certificates.