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Know exactly who you're hiring. In seconds.

CerVault verifies employee certificates, university degrees, and identity documents — automatically. No back-and-forth with institutions. No spreadsheets. No guesswork.

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AI+

Human review

<24h

Average turnaround

GDPR

Fully compliant

Background checks take 2–3 weeks

Manually contacting universities does not scale

35% of CVs contain credential exaggerations*

* SHRM workforce study

Verification in three steps

From candidate submission to a verified record — fully automated for the common case, human-reviewed when it matters.

1
Candidate

Submits document

The candidate uploads their certificate or identity document via their secure CerVault profile — no paperwork, no email attachments.

2
CerVault

AI and human review

Our AI analyses the document for authenticity signals. Where confidence is insufficient, our team contacts the issuing institution directly — no action needed from you.

3
You

Verified on record

A permanent "Verified by CerVault" badge appears on the candidate's profile. Share the link with your team — the work is done.

One platform — every credential type

No integrations to build. No institutions to manage. We handle it all.

University Degrees

Bachelor's, Master's, PhDs — verified directly with the issuing institution.

Professional Certificates

AWS, Google, PMI, CFA, CPA, ISO, and hundreds more.

School Diplomas

Secondary and vocational qualifications from any country.

Identity Documents

Passport and national ID verification for compliant onboarding.

Medical and Regulated

Medical licences, nursing registrations, legal bar admissions.

Language Certificates

IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, Goethe — any language, any level.

Built for teams who cannot afford surprises

HR & Talent Acquisition

Ask candidates to share their CerVault profile link before the second interview — every badge on it is independently confirmed genuine.

  • — Cut pre-employment screening time by up to 80%
  • — Eliminate bad hires caused by credential fraud
  • — GDPR-compliant data handling — no liability transferred to you

Legal & Compliance

Regulated industries require auditable proof of qualifications. CerVault creates a permanent, timestamped verification record per credential — ready for any audit.

  • — Full audit trail per certificate: who verified, when, and how
  • — Supports KYC and AML onboarding workflows
  • — ISO and professional licence verification included

Healthcare & Staffing

Medical registrations and nursing licences must be confirmed before a single shift. CerVault verifies directly with registration bodies so you never onboard an unregistered practitioner.

  • — GMC, NMC, HCPC — direct institution verification
  • — Reduces agency and locum risk significantly
  • — Continuous status — not just a one-time snapshot

Education & Admissions

Verify prerequisite qualifications for Master's programmes, professional courses, or executive education — without chasing applicants for transcripts.

  • — International degree verification across 180+ countries
  • — Language certificate validation (IELTS, TOEFL, and others)
  • — Applicant self-serve — minimal administrative overhead

Why CerVault?

Not another checkbox tool. A real verification system.

AI and human

Automated for speed, human-reviewed for accuracy. Every decision is made by a person.

Source verified

We contact issuing institutions directly — not just checking a QR code or database entry.

GDPR native

Built for EU compliance from day one. Hosted in the EU. No third-country data transfers.

Fast turnaround

Most certificates verified within 24 hours. Identity documents within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

What types of credentials can CerVault verify?
CerVault verifies university degrees (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), professional certificates (AWS, Google, PMI, CFA, CPA, ISO), vocational diplomas, language certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, Goethe-Institut), medical licences (GMC, NMC, HCPC), and identity documents from over 180 countries.
How long does verification take?
Most certificates are verified within 24 hours. Identity documents within one business day. For credentials requiring direct institution contact, turnaround is typically 1–3 business days.
Is CerVault GDPR compliant?
Yes. CerVault is operated by Kalski Data Services, registered in the Republic of Malta (EU). All data is hosted within the EU, processed under GDPR legal bases (Art. 6(1)(b) and Art. 9(2)(a)), and supervised by the Maltese Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC). No personal data is transferred outside the EU.
How does CerVault contact issuing institutions?
Where AI analysis does not reach sufficient confidence, our team contacts the issuing institution directly by email or phone — always with the candidate's explicit consent as required by GDPR. A permanent, timestamped verification record is then created.
Can CerVault verify degrees from outside the EU?
Yes. CerVault verifies credentials issued in over 180 countries, including international university degrees, professional licences, and language certificates from institutions worldwide.
What industries use CerVault?
CerVault is used by HR and talent acquisition teams, legal and compliance departments, healthcare and staffing agencies, financial services firms requiring KYC/AML document checks, and higher education institutions verifying applicant qualifications.

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