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Before you can issue attestations on behalf of your organization, you submit an issuer application for platform review. The application process verifies your organization’s identity and assigns a trust tier that determines how your credentials appear to verifiers.

Prerequisites

  • A Truthlocks tenant account. Sign up if you do not have one yet.
  • Your organization’s legal name and registration details.

Application workflow

Every issuer application moves through a defined set of statuses:
StatusMeaning
DraftApplication created but not yet submitted. You can still edit all fields and upload evidence.
SubmittedApplication sent for platform review. No further edits are allowed.
In ReviewA platform reviewer is actively evaluating your application.
ApprovedYour organization is approved as a verified issuer. You can begin minting attestations.
RejectedThe application was declined. The reviewer’s reason is shown on the application detail page.
SuspendedA previously approved issuer has been temporarily suspended by the platform.

Submitting an application

1

Open issuer applications

In the console, navigate to Issuers > Apply. This page lists all your existing applications with their current status.
2

Create a new application

Click New Application and fill in the organization details:
  • Legal Name (required) — the full registered legal name of your organization.
  • Display Name — the name shown on credentials and proof pages. If left blank, the legal name is used.
  • Jurisdiction — the country or region where your organization is registered (for example, “United States” or “United Kingdom”).
  • Registration Reference — your company registration or incorporation number.
  • Requested Trust Tier — the level of trust verification you are applying for.
3

Save draft

Click Save Draft to create the application. You are redirected to the application detail page where you can upload supporting evidence.
4

Upload evidence

Attach documents that support your application. Accepted evidence types:
TypeDescription
Business RegistrationCertificate of incorporation or business registration document
Government LicenseRelevant government-issued license or permit
Proof of AddressUtility bill, bank statement, or official letter showing your registered address
Website ScreenshotScreenshot of your organization’s public website
Other DocumentAny additional supporting document
Click the evidence type card to select a file. Files are uploaded securely and attached to your application.
5

Submit for review

When you are satisfied with your application and evidence, click Submit for Review. A confirmation dialog warns that you cannot edit the application after submission.
Once submitted, you cannot modify your application or upload additional evidence unless the reviewer requests changes.

Trust tiers

When submitting, you select a requested trust tier. The platform reviewer may assign a different tier based on the evidence provided.
TierDescription
Verified OrganizationStandard verification for businesses and organizations. Requires basic identity documentation.
Government EntityFor government agencies and public sector organizations. Requires government-issued documentation.
Accredited InstitutionFor institutions with industry accreditation (universities, financial institutions, healthcare providers). Requires accreditation certificates.

Tracking your application

After submission, you can monitor progress from the application detail page:
  • Status badge — the current status is displayed at the top of the page.
  • Decision reason — if your application is rejected or a reviewer leaves feedback, the reason appears in a highlighted banner.
  • Activity timeline — every status change and reviewer action is logged with timestamps and notes, so you can see exactly what happened and when.

What happens after approval

When your application is approved:
  1. An issuer record is created for your organization with the assigned trust tier.
  2. You can generate signing keys and begin minting attestations.
  3. Your organization appears in the public issuer directory based on your transparency settings.

Console onboarding

Complete the guided setup wizard for your tenant.

Transparency settings

Configure your public directory profile.

Signing keys

Generate and manage issuer signing keys.

RBAC

Manage roles and permissions for your team.