Building The Trust Layer The Internet Was Missing
The internet makes it possible to connect with anyone, anywhere. But trust has always been its biggest unsolved problem. Fake identities, unverified businesses, and fraudulent merchants cost individuals and platforms billions every year.
Certiva exists to fix that. We issue verified credentials that let people and businesses prove legitimacy once — and use that proof everywhere.
Verify Once. Prove Anywhere.
Our mission is to create a global trust layer that allows individuals, businesses, and merchants to verify legitimacy once — and use that proof across every platform, marketplace, and opportunity in the world.
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Trust Is Broken Online
The internet allows anyone to create an account, launch a business, or start selling products. That openness is powerful — but it creates serious uncertainty.
People do not know who is real. Businesses cannot prove legitimacy to strangers. Merchants get dismissed because buyers have no way to verify them. Platforms spend millions building their own verification systems that still fail.
Certiva was built to solve this — permanently.
Fake Identities
Anyone can claim to be anyone online without consequence.
Unverified Businesses
Businesses launch without any proof of legitimacy, exposing customers to risk.
Fraudulent Merchants
Sellers disappear after taking payment with no accountability.
The Building Blocks Of Trust
Three credentials. One standard. Recognized everywhere.
Identity Reference Number
Verify your personal identity once. Your IRN becomes your universal proof of legitimacy — accepted across platforms, marketplaces, and opportunities worldwide.
- →Government ID verification
- →Selfie verification
- →Email verification
- →Phone verification
IRN-X7K4-M9P2-Q8L1
✓ VerifiedBusiness Reference Number
Establish your business legitimacy with a BRN. Give clients, partners, and platforms verified proof that your business is real, registered, and trustworthy.
- →Business registration
- →Ownership verification
- →Business contact verification
- →IRN included if not held
BRN-K4L7-P9X2-M8Q1
✓ VerifiedTrusted Merchant Verification
The highest tier of Certiva trust. TMV tells the world your business is verified, your merchant identity is confirmed, and your customers can transact with confidence.
- →Business address verification
- →Bank ownership verification
- →Tax registration verification
- →IRN + BRN included if not held
TMV-T8Q2-L9X7-M4K1
✓ VerifiedYour Data Belongs To You.
Every time you upload your ID to a platform, you lose control of it permanently. Platforms collect it, store it carelessly, and sometimes sell it. Data breaches expose millions of people every year.
Certiva works differently. You verify once. After that, you share only a credential number — never your documents, never your personal details. Platforms get the proof they need. You keep everything else.
The Old Way
You → Upload passport to App A → Upload passport to App B → Upload passport to App C
Your data now lives on servers you do not control
The Certiva Way
You → Verify once with Certiva → Share credential number only
One verification. Infinite proof.
Built For A Global World
Certiva accepts identity and business documents from over 200 countries. Whether you are in Lagos, London, Singapore, or São Paulo — your credential is recognized everywhere Certiva is trusted.
The Future Of Trust Infrastructure
We are just getting started.
Current Credentials
IRN — Identity Reference Number $49
BRN — Business Reference Number $99
TMV — Trusted Merchant Verification $119
What's Coming
OVC
Organization Verification Credential
Verification APIs
For platform integrations
Marketplace Trust Solutions
Verified seller programs
Enterprise Verification
Custom credential solutions
What Guides Every Decision
Trust
Every decision we make is filtered through one question: does this build trust?
Privacy
We collect only what verification requires. Nothing more. Ever.
Security
Your documents are encrypted and handled with the strictest security standards.
Transparency
Our verification process is clear. You always know what we use your data for.
Accessibility
Certiva is built for everyone — not just those in developed markets with perfect documentation.
Simplicity
Verification should not be complicated. We handle the complexity so you do not have to.