To ensure the accuracy and validity of the information provided, certification of documents may be required. This process is crucial when we cannot independently verify the information through publicly available sources.
1. Importance of Certification
Certification is necessary if we are unable to verify your information through public records. This includes any custom documents, such as cap tables, which must be certified as true copies to confirm their authenticity.
2. Possibility of Waiving Certification
In some cases, you can waive the certification requirement by providing a publicly accessible and unrestricted link for verification. In your application, please select the proof method and include a link to the source where the information can be verified.
3. Acceptable Certifiers
Documents can be certified by the following professionals:
- Notary Public: An authorized individual who can provide certification as a reliable and independent source.
- Qualified Legal Professionals: Includes solicitors, advocates, or lawyers with a registration number or details of the legal body that authorized their practice, or a stamp from a law firm in the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Certified Accountants: Registered with a professional body within the EEA.
- External Auditors: Authorized to certify documents.
- Other Authorized Certifiers: Individuals equivalent to a notary in their jurisdiction.
4. Requirements for Electronic Signatures
When using electronic or digital signatures, please ensure they include:
- Name of the Signee: Clearly stated.
- Date of Signature: The date when the electronic signature was applied.
- Digital Signature Certificate or Certificate Number: To verify the authenticity of the digital signature.