Apply for Independent Business Verification.
Submit your business for structured CRV review. Approved applicants receive a public registry record, a unique verification code, and authorization to display the applicable CRV certification badge.
A verification record built for public trust.
Certification makes business standing easier to confirm without relying solely on self-reported claims.
Public Registry Record
A public-facing record displaying certification level and current standing.
Unique Verification Code
A CRV code that allows customers and institutions to confirm the record.
Badge Authorization
Permission to display the applicable CRV badge linked to the official record.
Prepare your business information.
Requirements vary by business category. All applicants begin with core business documentation, followed by category-specific evidence.
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01
Business Identity
Legal entity, operating name, website, address, and primary contact.
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02
Policies and Customer Standards
Refund, return, replacement, privacy, and issue-resolution policies.
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03
Operational Evidence
Information supporting fulfillment, service delivery, or operating readiness.
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04
Supporting Documentation
Licenses, reports, certificates, testing records, or other relevant evidence.
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05
Representations and Compliance
Public-facing claims, disclosures, disclaimers, and applicable policies.
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06
Research Vendor Documentation
When applicable: COAs, batch records, RUO language, packaging, and fulfillment evidence.
Submission of an application does not guarantee certification. CRV may request additional evidence when necessary to complete the review.
A clear, three-stage review.
The process is designed to be rigorous without making the application unnecessarily complicated.
Submit
Provide business information and the available supporting evidence.
Review
CRV evaluates the application under the relevant category criteria.
Decision
Approved applicants receive their certification level and registry record.