Freelancing globally means competing with thousands of people a client has never met and cannot easily verify. Your portfolio helps. Your reviews help. But neither proves who you actually are.
The Freelancer Trust Problem
International clients face a real dilemma when hiring freelancers. They want to work with the best talent globally — but they have no way to verify that the person they are hiring is who they say they are.
This leads to:
- Longer hiring processes with excessive documentation requests
- Lower rates for unverified freelancers
- Missed opportunities because a client chose a locally verifiable candidate instead
How an IRN Changes Your Position
An IRN (Identity Reference Number) is a verified credential that proves your identity independently of any platform. It is not tied to Upwork, Fiverr, or LinkedIn. It is issued by Certiva and verifiable by anyone, anywhere.
When you include your IRN in a proposal, a client can visit certiva.co/verify and confirm your credential is valid — without you sending a single document.
Practical Ways to Use Your IRN as a Freelancer
- Add it to your proposals: "My identity is independently verified — IRN-X7K4-M9P2-Q8L1"
- Include it in your email signature
- Add it to your portfolio website
- Share it with clients who request identity verification before payment
The Investment
An IRN costs $49 — a one-time fee with no renewals. For most freelancers, winning one additional client because of the trust signal pays for the credential many times over.
In a global market, trust is your most valuable asset. Make yours verifiable.
