> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/verifiers/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/verifiers/release-notes/readme.md). # README This document provides information on features, improvements, bug fixes, and system updates included in each IAF CertSearch. Release notes are presented for changes and enhancements. ### 🎉 Latest Release

Release Date	Release Summary
🎉 August 10, 2026	🚀 Recognizes More Near-Matches Company name matching now catches more of the right results. Extra words, like a country, city, or trading name, no longer block a match, and different legal forms, like "Ltd" vs. "Limited", are recognized as the same company automatically. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] August 10, 2026.
🎉 July 22, 2026	🚀 Self-Serve Export Is Here! You can now export your Companies and Certifications data yourself, no more copying by hand or waiting on support. Pick a file format, download it or email a secure link, save reusable templates, and even schedule recurring exports. Manage it all in one place on the new Export Management page. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] July 22, 2026.
🎉 July 9, 2026	🔍 Bulk Matching Now Returns Multiple Results Bulk company matching now returns every candidate that meets your threshold, up to 10 for each input, instead of just one. Results come back ordered by score, highest first. Please note that every exact match returned incurs a verification charge, so a bulk run may use more credits than before. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] July 9, 2026.
🎉 July 8, 2026	⚡ Faster API Responses The backend now keeps the application resident in memory between requests instead of starting up again each time, cutting the overhead on every call and bringing response times down across matching and verification. Nothing about the endpoints, request formats, or results has changed, so no action is needed on your side. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] July 8, 2026.
🎉 June 16, 2026	💡 See Why a Match Scored What It Did Every API match result now shows which signals actually matched, with a weighted breakdown of what each one contributed to the score. A score of 60 and a score of 80 now mean something you can act on. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] June 16, 2026.
🎉 June 1, 2026	📂 Better Matching for File Uploads Bulk uploads now use the same improved scoring as the API, weighing country, city, and company identifiers alongside the company name. Each record returns its best match with a confidence score. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] June 1, 2026.
🎉 May 29, 2026	🎯 Sharper Matching in the API Matching now looks at more than the company name. Country, city, and company identifiers all feed into the score, and an exact identifier returns a single definitive match. You can also set your own confidence threshold and only receive results at or above it. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] May 29, 2026.
🎉 April 24, 2026	🪙 A Better Credit Model for Free Accounts Free credits now work per company instead of per certificate. View every certification a company holds and it counts once, not once for each certificate. A new usage counter in the top navigation shows exactly where you stand. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] April 24, 2026.
🎉 March 4, 2026	📅 Smoother Renewals for Manual Enterprise Accounts Enterprise accounts paying by invoice now receive their invoice ahead of renewal, a reminder closer to the day, and a grace period of seven days if payment is still outstanding. All your data stays in place through the renewal. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] March 4, 2026.
🎉 February 12, 2026	⚖️ Introducing the Fair Use Policy We have rolled out a Fair Use framework across CertSearch. If your organisation is covered by it, a short explanation appears at the point it applies, so there is no guesswork about why something is limited. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] February 12, 2026.
🎉 February 4, 2026	🗓️ Certification Issuance Dates in the API The Verification API now returns certification issuance dates across all company and certificate endpoints, so you can see when each certification was originally issued without a separate lookup. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] February 4, 2026.
🎉 January 7, 2026	🚀 Upgrade Your Plan in a Few Clicks You can now move between plans directly from the Plans page, with a full pricing breakdown before you confirm and automatic proration if you upgrade partway through your billing cycle. To learn more, see 📄 [Release Notes] January 7, 2026.