Certificate Verification
Verify the authenticity of a StolenWatch certificate by entering the certificate number below. Each certificate contains a unique identifier that can be validated against our records.
Look Up Certificate
Enter your certificate number (e.g. SW-1737849372715-a1b2c3)
How Certificate Verification Works
Unique ID
Every certificate issued by StolenWatch has a unique certificate number that ties it to a specific search result.
Valid for 1 Year
Certificates are valid for one year from the date of issue and include a digital signature for tamper-proof verification.
Global Database
Certificates are backed by our database covering 195+ countries and over 13.5 million records worldwide.
What a certificate check can and cannot tell you
Certificate verification confirms the record issued by StolenWatch. It should be used with seller, ownership, and physical watch checks when money or legal title is changing hands.
It confirms the issued search record
A valid certificate ties the displayed brand and serial number to a dated database search and its returned status. This helps a buyer, dealer, insurer, or owner retain evidence of the check that was performed instead of relying on an undated screenshot or verbal assurance.
It does not replace full due diligence
A certificate does not prove that the seller owns the watch, that the physical watch is genuine, or that a theft will never be reported later. Compare the serial with the watch and papers, verify the seller, retain the payment trail, and arrange expert authentication for valuable purchases.
Certificate verification questions
What does a StolenWatch certificate verify?
It verifies that a specific brand and serial number were searched against the StolenWatch database on the stated issue date and records the result returned at that time.
Does a clean certificate prove that a watch is authentic?
No. A clean theft-status result does not authenticate the physical watch, its movement, dial, case, or components. Use a qualified watchmaker or authentication service for that work.
Does a no-match result guarantee that a watch was never stolen?
No. It means no matching record was found in the searched data at that time. Theft reports can be delayed, incomplete, or submitted with incorrect identifiers.
Why should I verify the certificate ID?
Checking the ID helps confirm that the certificate exists in the issuing system and that the displayed watch details, result, issue date, and validity information have not simply been copied into an unrelated document.
Need to check the watch before purchase?
Search the watch by brand and serial number first. If you own a watch that has been stolen, submit a report with the serial, photographs, police reference, and proof of ownership.