Organization Verification
Written By Vik
Last updated 4 months ago
In digital credentialing, who issues a credential is just as important as what it represents. Recipients and verifiers must know credentials come from a trusted, verified source.
Wauld’s Organization Verification helps you signal authenticity, enhance credibility, and ensure your credentials are trusted across the ecosystem.
Why Organization Verification Matters
When recipients share a credential, they’re not just showcasing their achievements; they’re also representing your organization. A verified badge helps ensure that employers, recruiters, educational institutions, and other third parties recognize your credentials as legitimate and credible.
Unverified organizations display a “Pending Verification” label on issued credentials until verification is complete.
What You Gain by Verifying Your Organization
Here’s what you gain by verifying your organization on Wauld:
Where the Verified Badge Appears
Once your organization is verified, the badge is displayed:
On every newly issued credential
On verification pages
Within recipient dashboards
Please Note: Only credentials issued after verification will show the badge. Credentials issued prior to verification will continue to display a “Pending Verification” status.
How to Initiate Organization Verification
Only Co-Owners of your Wauld account can request verification.
Step-by-step Process:
Go to Admin Centre → Account tab (default view).
Click the Get Verified banner at the top right.
Confirm the request in the modal by selecting Yes, Confirm.
Check your registered email for verification instructions.
What Happens Over Email?
Once you submit the verification request, our support team will contact you on your registered address, within 1-2 business days, with:
A list of required documents
Secure upload instructions
Please note: All communication regarding verification will continue in this email thread.
Our support team will keep you informed about the progress, any additional documentation required, and the final approval and verification confirmation.
Be sure to check your spam in case the email ends up there!
Documents Required for Organization Verification
To complete your organization verification, Wauld requires official documents that establish two key aspects:
Proof of your organization’s legal existence - confirming that your entity is formally registered and recognized by a governing body.
Proof of authorized representation - verifying that the individual requesting verification is officially associated with the organization.
These documents help us validate both the organization and the requester, ensuring that verified badges are granted only to legitimate entities. All documents must be clear, valid, and issued by an authorized institution.
Accepted Proof of Organization (any one):
Any document, notice, or letter issued or stamped by the IRS that includes your organization’s name.
Examples: CP575, 147C, CP299, 988, 937, 1050, 5822, etc.IRS forms will be accepted only if a copy of the form is available on the IRS website.
Examples: Forms 8871 and 990.A Certificate of Business Incorporation issued by the state in which your organization conducts business, clearly stating your organization’s name.
Your most recent SEC filing, such as Form 10-K, 10-Q, or 8-K, that includes your organization’s name.
A business credit report from Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion that lists your organization’s name.
For government departments and agencies only: an official letter on department letterhead, including the full name, address, and date.
Authorized Representative Proof:
To verify that the person submitting the request is affiliated with the organization, submit:
Government-issued photo ID
Examples: Passport, Driver’s License, State ID, or Green Card.Proof of employment or affiliation
Examples: Company-issued ID card, official company email thread, or employment letter.
All documents should be uploaded securely via the link provided in the verification email sent by our support team. Submissions are handled confidentially and used solely for verification purposes. In case of any doubts/questions, we are always here to help :)
Track Your Verification Status
Once you've submitted your documents, the status will be visible in the Admin Centre, where the “Get Verified” banner used to be:
What the Verified Badge Looks Like
Once verified:
All newly issued credentials will display a blue Verified Badge with your organization’s name.
Recipients and viewers will see this badge in:
Credential Detail Views
Verification Screens
Note: Credentials issued before your verification will still show “Pending Verification” and cannot be retroactively updated.
What If You Change Organization Info?
If a Co-Owner updates any of the following, your verification will be paused and re-reviewed:
Organization Name
Logo
Website Link
The system will change your status to “Under Review”, and our support team will reach out to re-confirm details or request updated documents. Once everything checks out, your Verified badge will be reinstated.
Your Information Is Safe
All submitted documents are handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely. They are used only for verification and compliance purposes. Wauld complies with global data protection standards.
Ready to Get Verified? Head to your account, and take the first step toward trusted credentialing!