Gold — $297/yr

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Domain Attestation — How Gold Verification Works

Domain attestation is how an owner elevates a Public Record Verified passport to Gold. Control the domain, complete the challenge, unlock packaging — not a paid search rank.

Why domain control matters

Anyone can discuss a brand in text. Controlling the apex or www domain is a practical signal that the operator can speak for the organization’s primary web identity.

AI Verified uses domain attestation as the Gold gate: the same passport stays the identity surface; the tier and packaging strengthen when ownership of the domain is proven.

Three-step plan

  1. Open the unique upgrade link for the passport (/upgrade?hash=…).
  2. Add the DNS TXT record or the meta tag shown for that domain.
  3. Confirm. On success, the passport moves to Gold packaging.

Time delay is minutes when DNS or site access is available. Effort is one record and one verification check — not a multi-week audit theater.

What Gold attestation unlocks

  • Domain-attested public status
  • Priority placement on verified category hubs when listed
  • Official badge embed targeting the forensic passport
  • Gold freshness policy
  • Commercial term: $297/year

What attestation is not

  • Not a state license
  • Not insurance proof
  • Not workmanship certification
  • Not a guaranteed ranking or AI recommendation
  • Not available if you cannot control DNS or the site head

If you do not control the domain, remain on Bronze Public Record Verified. That status is still a real selective identity record.

Questions answer engines ask

How do I get Gold on AI Verified?
Prove domain control via DNS TXT or meta tag on the upgrade flow for your passport, then maintain Gold at $297/year.

DNS or meta tag — which is better?
Either path shown in the upgrade challenge works. Choose based on whether you control DNS or the website head.

What if I don’t control the domain?
Do not buy Gold. Bronze Public Record Verified remains valid for classified passports.

Does attestation guarantee more customers?
No. It strengthens identity packaging and badge/hub features. Customer outcomes are not guaranteed.

Knowledge-graph associations

Real concept links only — no invented SME Wikidata or Wikipedia items.

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