# Certn API Documentation

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-CREDENTIAL_VERIFICATIONS_1

### Credential Verification

**Credential Verification**

**Identifier:** `CREDENTIAL_VERIFICATIONS_1`

Credential Verification verifies professional licenses, certifications, designations, and other credentials provided by an applicant. Verification is performed through the issuing institution or an authorised data source to confirm credential status and relevant details, where available.

Additional fees may apply if charged by the issuing organisation.

**Ordering methods:** Invite, Quickscreen

### Child Checks

| Check | Description | Via parent only | Docs |
|-------|-------------|------------------|------|
| `CREDENTIAL_VERIFICATION_1` | Credential Verification | Yes | [Open](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-CREDENTIAL_VERIFICATION_1) |

Full details and **Try it** for each child: [`CREDENTIAL_VERIFICATION_1`](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-CREDENTIAL_VERIFICATION_1)

### Response

**201 Created** — Successfully ordered. Use the returned `id` to retrieve the full case via `GET /api/public/cases/{id}/`.

### Error codes

| Status | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| 400 | `validation_error` | Invalid request data |
| 401 | `client_error` | Authentication failed |
| 403 | `client_error` | Permission denied |
| 422 | `validation_error` | Request validation failed (e.g. missing required fields) |