What you receive
Everything that comes with your certification
When your application is approved, you receive four things: a certificate, a unique verification ID, a permanent public record, and a badge. Here is exactly what each one is and how to use it.
Your four deliverables
Verification certificate
A formal PDF certificate confirming that the specified work was made by a human being. It carries your name, the title of the work, your unique verification ID, the date of certification, and the Human Verified™ seal. It is suitable for printing, framing, or attaching to a portfolio.
Unique verification ID
A permanent alphanumeric ID assigned to your certified work. Anyone can enter this ID on the Human Verified™ website to confirm the certification is genuine. It ties the certificate and badge to a specific work and a specific creator.
Permanent public record
Your certified work is added to the Human Verified™ public registry. The record shows the creator name, work title, discipline, and date of certification. It is permanently accessible and independently verifiable by anyone — buyers, commissioners, publishers, or audiences.
Human Verified™ badge
A digital badge in SVG and PNG formats, sized for web and print use. The badge carries your verification ID and links directly to your public record when used online. It is the most visible signal that your work has been independently certified as human-made.
How to display the badge
The badge is most effective when it appears close to the work it certifies. Here are the recommended placements and a few rules to keep the certification credible.
Recommended placements
What to avoid
Where to use the certificate
The certificate is a formal document. It carries the most weight in professional and commercial contexts where a buyer, commissioner, or institution needs documented proof of human authorship.
Client and commercial work
Attach the certificate to a project handover pack to confirm the deliverables are human-made.
Include it in a licensing agreement where the buyer needs assurance of human authorship.
Publishing and editorial
Submit alongside a manuscript or illustration to a publisher that requires human-authorship confirmation.
Include in a submission to a literary agent or editorial team.
Galleries and exhibitions
Attach to an exhibition application where the gallery requires proof of human creation.
Include in the documentation pack for a physical or digital exhibition.
Competitions and awards
Submit with an entry to a competition that prohibits AI-generated work.
Provide as supporting evidence in an awards application.
Frequently asked questions
Your certificate, badge files, and verification ID are issued immediately on approval. You will receive them by email within minutes of our decision.
No. Once issued, your certification is permanent. The certificate, verification ID, and public record do not expire and do not require renewal.
Yes. You can display the badge anywhere you choose, provided it is used in connection with the specific certified work and the badge artwork is not altered.
If we cannot verify your work from the evidence submitted, we will tell you exactly what is missing and invite you to resubmit with additional evidence. There is no additional charge for a resubmission.
Yes, provided all creative contributors are human. Please describe the collaboration clearly in your application and provide evidence from each contributor where possible.
We assess each application on its merits. Minor use of AI tools as a reference or productivity aid does not automatically disqualify a work. What we are certifying is that the creative authorship — the ideas, decisions, and execution — is yours. Be transparent in your application about any tools used.
Yes. There is no restriction on when the work was made. As long as you have sufficient evidence of your creative process, historical work is eligible.
Yes. The public registry is openly accessible. Anyone can search for a verification ID or creator name to confirm a certification is genuine.
Ready to get certified?
Apply today and receive your certificate, badge, and verification ID within 5–7 working days.
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