> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ip.world/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Verify a coin

> Walk through the verification form to unlock fees, badges, and governance.

Verification unlocks fee distribution, the trust badge, and governance tools. The form takes about **10 minutes** if you have your documents ready.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ipworld/63VNRejAMiNzw5IK/images/verification-intro.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=63VNRejAMiNzw5IK&q=85&s=77539ec338683a9469bad213b7cd367b" alt="Verification wizard — intro screen showing the 6-step process and a verified token card" width="1024" height="665" data-path="images/verification-intro.png" />
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<Info>
  Before you start: creator verification can begin at any time. Community verification requires the token to be **graduated** (bonded) first. See [Verification](/user-guides/verification/verification-overview) for the two tracks.
</Info>

## The form

<Steps>
  <Step title="Token eligibility">
    Explain why the cultural phenomenon behind this token qualifies for verification. The criteria depend on the token's category (Pet, Person, Trend, Meme, Brand, Character, Game, etc.) — the form shows you what's expected.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ipworld/63VNRejAMiNzw5IK/images/verification-form-step.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=63VNRejAMiNzw5IK&q=85&s=6a172d9223e529ac286664737211b21f" alt="Token Eligibility step — category requirements and eligibility details field" width="756" height="488" data-path="images/verification-form-step.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Supporting links">
    Provide metadata about the IP: official website, social accounts (X, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), and category-specific links like originating posts, creator socials, or media coverage.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verifier details">
    Declare your relationship to the IP:

    * **Creator tokens**: Original Creator or Authorized Representative (+ company and role if representative)
    * **Community tokens**: Community Lead or Community Member

    You'll also connect your X and TikTok, provide contact info (name, email, Telegram), select the official token, and set a payout address (creator only).
  </Step>

  <Step title="IP rights">
    Upload supporting documents. Five types are accepted:

    * **Proof of Creation** — original files, drafts, or records proving you made it
    * **Copyright** — registration certificates or declarations of authorship
    * **Name, Image, Likeness** — NIL or consent agreements
    * **Trademark** — registration or ownership documents
    * **License Agreement** — written permission from the original creator

    Documents are strongly recommended but not strictly required for submission.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Terms and conditions">
    Read and agree to the **IP World Memetic Launchpad Agreement** and the **Story Protocol Programmable IP License (PIL)**. Both are required to submit.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## After you submit

Your request goes to moderators for review — typically within **7 business days**. They may reach out for additional info.

Once approved:

* The Trend gets the **verification badge** — visible everywhere.
* **Locked fees are released** and start distributing.
* A **Story Protocol IPA** and PIL are registered on-chain.
* **Creator tokens**: the owner can endorse tokens as **Official** or **Liked** and access the owner dashboard.
* **Community tokens**: the verifying token is automatically marked **Official** and the treasury + governance unlock.

<Warning>
  Verification applies to the **Trend**, not individual tokens. Once a Trend is verified, all tokens under it are verified.
</Warning>

## Learn more

For a deeper look at what verification unlocks and how the two tracks differ, see [Verification](/user-guides/verification/verification-overview).