Glossary · Checking and proof
Verification number
The unique number of every report.
With it you can confirm online that a report is genuine and when it was produced. It also shows whether the report was second-checked before it reached the customer. The verification number does not replace a survey, it only confirms the authenticity of the report at hand.
Where it appears in the report
The verification number appears in the report in the Verification chapter, as the unique number to look up. Look at the sample report →
Common questions about it
What is the verification number for?
It confirms online that a report is genuine, when it was made and whether it was second-checked.
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Last updated: 2026-09-07