# Search and Verify Company Certificates ### Overview IAF CertSearch provides verifiers with the ability to search and validate company certificates issued by accredited certification bodies. The platform supports multiple verification methods to accommodate different user needs, ranging from manual search to automated system integration. *** ### 1. Verify via Search Engine This method allows users to manually search and validate certificates using the CertSearch web interface. #### How it works * Users access the CertSearch platform. * Enter company name, certificate number, or related identifiers in the search bar. * The system returns matching records with certificate validity details. #### Use Cases * Manual verification by auditors or stakeholders. * One-off certificate checks. * Quick validation without system integration. #### Benefits * Simple and user-friendly. * No technical setup required. * Immediate results. To know more, visit: *** ### 2. Verify via Bulk File Upload This method allows users to validate multiple certificates at once by uploading a structured file. #### How it works * Users prepare a file (e.g., CSV or Excel format) containing a list of certificate numbers or company details. * The file is uploaded into the CertSearch bulk verification tool. * The system processes the file and returns a report with validation results for each entry. #### Use Cases * Batch verification for compliance audits. * Large-scale supplier or vendor validation. * Periodic certification reviews. #### Benefits * Efficient processing of large datasets. * Reduces manual effort. * Exportable results for reporting and analysis. To know more, visit: *** ### 3. Verify via API #### How it works * Developers integrate the CertSearch API into their systems. * Applications send requests with a certificate or company data. * The API returns real-time validation responses. #### Use Cases * Integration with enterprise procurement systems. * Automated compliance checks in internal workflows. * Continuous or real-time verification processes. #### Benefits * Fully automated verification process. * Scalable for high-volume usage. * Seamless integration into existing systems. To know more, visit: *** ### Summary IAF CertSearch supports three verification methods to ensure flexibility and scalability: * Search Engine for manual checks * Bulk File Upload for batch processing * API for automated integration Each method is designed to support different operational needs while ensuring accurate and reliable certificate validation across the ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-support/search-and-verify-company-certificates.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.