Verify a Kaharagian document

The Verification service at verify.kaharagia.org lets anyone confirm that a document, credential, or animal registration was genuinely issued by the Principality. No account is needed; verification is free and open to the public.

Three ways to verify

1. Scan the QR code

If the document carries a QR code, scan it with your phone camera. The QR code links directly to the verification page for that record. The page will show:

• Whether the record exists and is currently valid
• The type of credential (e.g. honour, animal registration, certificate)
• The information necessary to confirm the holder's identity in the way the document is intended to be used

2. Enter the reference number

If you have a printed document or a reference number but no QR code:

1. Go to verify.kaharagia.org.
2. Choose the type of record you want to verify (document, credential, or animal registration).
3. Enter the reference number exactly as it appears.
4. Submit. The result will be displayed on screen.

3. Follow a verification link

Some documents include a printed verification URL. You can type the URL into your browser, or open it on a phone if it is reproduced as a link.

What a positive result means

A positive result tells you:

• The record exists in the relevant Kaharagian register
• The record is, at the moment of the lookup, authentic and (where applicable) currently valid
• The information shown is the information the State considers correct for the purpose of verification

A positive result is not a legal opinion as to the substantive validity, scope, or effect of the record under any law. It does not certify the identity of any person beyond the contents of the record.

What a negative result means

A negative result, an "unknown record" message, or an error tells you that the lookup did not return a confirmed match. Possible reasons:

• The reference number is mistyped, re-check it carefully
• The QR code is damaged or has been tampered with
• The record has been revoked, expired, or never existed
• A transient technical issue with the service

A negative result should not be taken as conclusive proof that no record exists. If you have reason to believe a document is genuine but verification fails, contact the State through the Verification service's contact channel.

Privacy: verifying without identifying

A defining principle of the Verification service is that the record can be verified without identifying or locating the holder. The service displays only what is needed to confirm the lookup; personal contact details of the holder are not disclosed.

If you need to contact the holder, for example, you have found a lost item bearing a Kaharagian credential, the Verification service offers a tokenised contact channel:

1. From the verification result page, choose the contact option (where available)
2. Write your message and provide a reply address if you wish
3. Send

The message is routed through the State to the holder. The holder may choose whether to reply, and you do not learn their identity unless they tell you in their reply.

What happens to your lookup

Lookups are logged for security and abuse-detection purposes. IP address, time, the reference looked up, and the result returned. Logs are not used for marketing or behavioural profiling. See the Verification Privacy Notice for full detail.

Common problems

• "The QR code won't scan." Try a different scanner app or scan in better light. If the printed code is damaged, type the reference number manually.
• "My reference has letters and numbers I can't tell apart." Reference numbers may include characters that look similar (0/O, 1/l). The form will not accept invalid combinations, so try the alternative if the first attempt fails.
• "The result page seems too sparse." That is by design, the service shows only what's needed to verify, not full record details. If you need more information, contact the holder via the tokenised channel where available.