---
title: Getting Verified on verified.md
version: 1.1.0
last_updated: 2026-02-02
contact: hello@displace.agency
status: beta
registration_endpoint: POST /register
---

# Getting Verified on verified.md

> Join the AI Trust Registry. Get verified so AI agents can trust you.

## What is Verification?

verified.md is the trust layer for AI agents. When your domain is verified:
- AI agents confirm your legitimacy before transacting
- Payments, data sharing, and API calls proceed automatically
- You reduce friction in AI-initiated transactions

## Why Get Verified?

| Benefit | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Trust Signal | AI agents check verified.md before transactions |
| Reduced Friction | Verified entities skip human review |
| Future-Proof | Essential as AI agents handle more transactions |
| Free During Beta | No cost to get verified now |

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## Who Can Get Verified?

| Entity Type | Examples | What We Verify |
|-------------|----------|----------------|
| Individuals | Freelancers, consultants, creators | Domain ownership, identity |
| Businesses | Companies, agencies, startups | Domain, business registration, identity |
| APIs/Services | Payment APIs, data providers | Domain, service availability, ownership |
| Infrastructure | Registries, protocols, networks | Domain, governance, security practices |

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## Verification Tiers

| Tier | Requirements | Trust Level | Timeline |
|------|--------------|-------------|----------|
| Basic | Domain ownership | Domain confirmed | 24-48 hours |
| Verified | Domain + identity | Entity confirmed | 2-3 business days |
| Business | Domain + identity + registration | Business confirmed | 3-5 business days |
| Enterprise | Full due diligence + monitoring | Enterprise grade | 1-2 weeks |

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## How to Apply

### Self-Service Registration (Recommended)

Use the API to submit your domain:

```bash
curl -X POST https://verified.md/register \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "domain": "your-domain.com",
    "entity_name": "Your Company",
    "entity_type": "business",
    "contact_email": "admin@your-domain.com"
  }'
```

You'll receive verification instructions via email.

**Step 1: Submit Application**
POST to /register with your domain and entity details.

**Step 2: Prove Domain Ownership**
Follow the instructions to either:
- Add a DNS TXT record, OR
- Host a file at `/.well-known/verified.md`

**Step 3: Confirm Email**
Click the verification link in your email.

**Step 4: Get Listed**
Once verified, your domain appears in the registry. AI agents can now confirm your legitimacy.

### Alternative: Manual Application

Email hello@displace.agency with:
- Domain to verify
- Entity name
- Entity type (individual/business/API/infrastructure)
- Brief description

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## Application Template

```
To: hello@displace.agency
Subject: Verification Request - [your-domain.com]

Domain: your-domain.com
Entity Name: Your Company Name
Entity Type: business
Description: Brief description of what you do

Requested Tier: verified
```

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## Pricing

| Tier | Current (Beta) | Future |
|------|----------------|--------|
| Basic | Free | TBD |
| Verified | Free | TBD |
| Business | Free | TBD |
| Enterprise | Free | Contact us |

Early adopters receive preferential rates when pricing is introduced.

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## Coming Soon

- Dashboard to manage verification
- API keys for write operations
- Webhooks for status changes
- Automated renewal

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## Already Verified?

Check your status:
```bash
curl https://verified.md/verify/your-domain.com
```

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## Support

- Documentation: https://verified.md/docs
- API Reference: https://verified.md/api.md
- Agent Manifest: https://verified.md/agents.md
- Contact: hello@displace.agency