> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/certification-bodies/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/certification-bodies/data-management/certifications/delete-certificate.md).

# Delete Certification

Here are articles that guide you through manually deleting certificate data from the IAF CertSearch database.

{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:red;">**IMPORTANT NOTE**</mark><mark style="color:red;">:</mark> Please be aware that once you have deleted your certifications they are **permanently deleted from the database**, **it is not possible to reverse this action**. The IAF Database LLC takes no responsibility for any ramifications that may be caused by taking this action, see terms and conditions for further detail.
{% endhint %}

### Delete an individual certificate

1. Go to the **Certifications** listing page, click **CB Imported** and choose the certificate you want to delete
2. Scroll to the bottom section of the certification detail page

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3. Click the **'Delete Certificate'** button
4. To ensure that you are not accidentally deleting the certification data, a delete confirmation is needed.

<figure><img src="/files/tfe4Apd4fAueScFODA3k" alt="" width="268"><figcaption><p>Delete Certificate Confirmation</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Click the **'Send OTP'** button
6. Copy the code from your inbox and paste it into the Verify OTP input fields
7. Once completed, click the **'Delete Certification'** button.

### Bulk Delete Certification

1. Go to the **Certifications** listing page and click **CB Imported.**
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the Certifications Listing Page.
3. Click “Delete All Certifications”.
4. To ensure that you are not accidentally deleting the certification data, a delete confirmation is needed.
5. Click “Send OTP”.
6. Copy the code from your inbox and paste it into the Verify OTP input fields.
7. Once completed, click “Delete Certifications”.

To know more about Certification and Certified Entity fields, click [**here**](/certification-bodies/data-management/import-certification/certification-templates.md)

**Want to import bulk data? Try** [**Data Import**](/certification-bodies/data-management/import-certification/data-import.md)


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