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How Certification Works

From application to permanent record

Certification is a governed lifecycle, not a one-time stamp. Verification is a single step within that lifecycle — a point-in-time confirmation of evidence — while certification is the ongoing, registry-backed trust state that results. Each record advances through defined stages, and its trust state reflects exactly where it stands today.
  1. 1

    Application

    A record and its dossier enter the registry for consideration.

  2. 2

    Review

    The authority examines completeness and eligibility.

  3. 3

    Verification

    Identity and documentation are independently confirmed.

  4. 4

    Certification

    An active certification trust state is issued and timestamped.

  5. 5

    Registration Check

    The record is reconciled against QR Registered for an operational registration number and code.

  6. 6

    Operational Recognition

    With a registration number and code, the QR identity becomes recognized for full ecosystem utilization.

  7. 7

    Monitoring

    The record is observed for continued compliance.

  8. 8

    Renewal

    Certification is re-affirmed before its term elapses.

  9. 9

    Archive

    Retired records are preserved for permanent auditability.

Certification confirms the trust state. Registration activates operational recognition.

A certified record is not automatically a registered QR identity. A registered QR identity has the registration number and code required to participate in the ecosystem.

Lifecycle

Maintained over time

A certification is only meaningful if it stays accurate. After issuance, records are monitored, renewed before they lapse, and archived when retired — preserving a complete, auditable history.
  1. Issuance. An active trust state is granted and timestamped once verification and review are complete.
  2. Monitoring. The record is observed for continued compliance; changes can move it to a different trust state.
  3. Renewal. Certification is re-affirmed before its term elapses, preventing silent expiration.
  4. Revocation. If standards are no longer met, certification is withdrawn through an accountable process.
  5. Archival. Retired records are preserved permanently for reference and audit.
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