How Certification Works
From application to permanent record
Certification is a governed lifecycle, not a one-time stamp. Each record advances through defined stages, and its trust state reflects exactly where it stands today.
- 1
Application
A record and its dossier enter the registry for consideration.
- 2
Review
The authority examines completeness and eligibility.
- 3
Verification
Identity and documentation are independently confirmed.
- 4
Certification
An active trust state is issued and timestamped.
- 5
Registration Check
Operational registration is reconciled with QR Registered.
- 6
Monitoring
The record is observed for continued compliance.
- 7
Renewal
Certification is re-affirmed before its term elapses.
- 8
Archive
Retired records are preserved for permanent auditability.
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.
- Issuance. An active trust state is granted and timestamped once verification and review are complete.
- Monitoring. The record is observed for continued compliance; changes can move it to a different trust state.
- Renewal. Certification is re-affirmed before its term elapses, preventing silent expiration.
- Revocation. If standards are no longer met, certification is withdrawn through an accountable process.
- Archival. Retired records are preserved permanently for reference and audit.