Tiered verification
Choose your verification level
Four clear tiers designed to match the depth of verification your customers expect — from basic presence checks to the highest assurance standard.
Verification tiers
Each tier builds on the previous one. Upgrading unlocks deeper checks, stronger signals and more prominent trust indicators.
BronzeBronze Verified
Basic presence check
Bronze Verified
A quick entry-level verification for businesses that want to show they are real, reachable and actively maintained.
Requirements
- Active domain with valid TLS certificate
- Working public contact email or form
- Public-facing business name
- No active risk flags
Modules included
Domain integrity
Contact transparency
Basic monitoring
Benefits
- Public trust badge
- Quarterly re-check
- Searchable directory listing
- Standard support
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SilverSilver Verified
Identity & ownership proof
Silver Verified
For businesses ready to prove who they are, Silver verifies identity, ownership and consistent business signals.
Requirements
- All Bronze requirements
- Verified legal entity or owner identity
- Ownership proof for domain and key assets
- Consistent business identity across public profiles
Modules included
Identity verification
Domain integrity
Ownership proof
Contact transparency
Ongoing monitoring
Benefits
- Silver trust badge
- Monthly re-check
- Enhanced directory profile
- Priority support
- Dispute assistance
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GoldGold Verified
Business registration & compliance
Gold Verified
Gold adds official business registration checks, payment safety review and deeper claims validation for established operators.
Requirements
- All Silver requirements
- Active business registration in a supported jurisdiction
- Safe, transparent payment flow
- Published terms and privacy policy
- Verified social or sales channels
Modules included
Identity verification
Domain integrity
Ownership proof
Business registration
Contact transparency
Payment safety
Claims & disclosures
Ongoing monitoring
Benefits
- Gold trust badge
- Weekly re-check
- Featured directory placement
- Priority support
- Marketing asset kit
- Status change alerts
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PlatinumPlatinum Verified
Highest assurance tier
Platinum Verified
Platinum is the highest tier, combining document review, manual verification and continuous monitoring for maximum public confidence.
Requirements
- All Gold requirements
- Document review by TopBase analysts
- Direct verification call or ownership test
- Clean history for at least 12 months
- Commitment to continuous monitoring
Modules included
Document-based identity verification
Manual ownership confirmation
Business registration audit
Payment safety audit
Claims & disclosures review
Continuous monitoring
Quarterly analyst review
Benefits
- Platinum trust badge
- Daily monitoring
- Top directory placement
- Concierge support
- API access to badge status
- Co-marketing eligibility
- Priority re-verification
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At a glance
A side-by-side view of the modules and checks available in each tier.
| Feature | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domain integrity | ||||
| Contact transparency | ||||
| Identity verification | — | |||
| Ownership proof | — | |||
| Business registration | — | — | ||
| Payment safety review | — | — | ||
| Claims & disclosures | — | — | ||
| Manual analyst review | — | — | — | |
| Re-check frequency | Quarterly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily |
Ready to verify your business?
Start with any tier and upgrade as your verification needs grow.