Every verification needs two things: proof of who you are (a photo ID or a quick phone check), plus documents proving one way you qualify. Tell us how you expect to qualify and we will show you exactly what to gather — nothing more.
Pick a method above and your document checklist appears here — so you only see what applies to you.
For income qualification, gather:
W-2 or 1099 forms — the last 2 years
Federal tax returns — the last 2 years
Easiest path. Your two most recent tax returns (or W-2s) are usually all a CPA needs to confirm income.
A recent credit report — confirms your debts for the net-worth test; free at AnnualCreditReport.com
Statements must be recent. Asset-account statements (bank, brokerage, IRA) need to be pulled within the last 30 days. Older statements have to be re-downloaded and can delay your letter.
For professional-license qualification, gather:
A copy of your active FINRA Series 7, 65, or 82 license
That single document is enough on its own — no income or asset paperwork needed for this route.
Not sure which fits? Start here:
Most people qualify by income, and it is the easiest to prove. Upload your two most recent tax returns or W-2s to start — your CPA will tell you if anything else is needed.
Federal tax returns or W-2s — the last 2 years (income)
Or bank / brokerage statements from the last 30 days (net worth)
Or an active FINRA Series 7, 65, or 82 license (professional license)
Already have an attorney, CPA, or RIA verification letter? You can upload that too — it can speed things up.
Verifying an entity, trust, or family office?
The same two-part rule applies — a photo ID for the person submitting, plus the documents below for your structure. Open your entity type to see exactly what your CPA needs.
Entities owned by an individual (single-member LLC, revocable trust, SDIRA)
Always required: a current balance sheet for the entity, with a signed affidavit stating that all assets and liabilities are disclosed.
Plus at least one of the following:
An asset purchase agreement from the last 12 months, between non-related parties
Documentation of a recent equity raise
A third-party buy-in or buy-out
A recent independent appraisal (typically an ASA, ABV, CVA, or CFA valuation report)
Where applicable:
Any real estate counted toward value: an appraisal or a realtor's CMA — signed, with their license number — plus loan payoff statements for any mortgages
A credit report from the last 30 days
Don't have third-party documentation? Your CPA can discuss alternative procedures, such as a valuation based on a multiple of Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or EBITDA — every business is different, so this is quoted case by case once your documents are in.
Multi-member entities (LLC, LP, partnership)
All five are required:
The ownership or partnership agreement
The most recent Schedule K-1
A current balance sheet, with a signed affidavit that all assets and liabilities are disclosed
The most recent statement or payoff for every debt shown on that balance sheet
A client representation letter attesting that there have been no material changes in financial condition and no material information has been omitted
Family offices
Organizing documents showing the entity was established as a family office
A recent balance sheet or custodial statement demonstrating $5,000,000 or more in assets under management
An affidavit stating the entity was not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the investment this letter will cover
A representation identifying the individual responsible for making investment decisions
Family clients of a qualifying office only: confirmation that the investor is a family client under the Family Office Rule (SEC Rule 501(a)(13)), and that the qualifying family office directs the investment.
Institutions (funds, RIAs, banks, and other structures)
"Institution" covers many structures, so documentation is case by case. At a minimum, your CPA will need:
Organizing documents
A current balance sheet, with a signed affidavit that all assets and liabilities are disclosed
Custodial statements
An independent valuation can substitute for some of the above. Expect your CPA to request additional documentation depending on the structure.
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Upload Your Documents
Only your assigned licensed CPA reviews your files — never sold or shared with sponsors or marketers (an automated step summarizes the figures first, to speed up review). You can also redact your SSN and all but the last four digits of any account number before uploading; the CPA only needs the dollar figures. See our document privacy terms and Security page.
1. Confirm your identity *
Your CPA has to confirm you are who you say you are. Choose whichever is easier for you.
Your identity is verified — no photo ID upload needed.
Verify on your phone
Snap a photo of your government-issued ID and take a short selfie. It takes about a minute and replaces uploading a photo of your ID.
Read the full consent
The biometric identifier (a scan of your facial geometry) is collected and processed by AccreditedNow's identity-verification provider solely to confirm your identity. The provider holds it only to complete the check and destroys it when that purpose is satisfied or as required by law; AccreditedNow does not retain it. It is never sold or used to train AI. This consent is given before collection under Illinois, Texas, and Washington biometric-privacy law.
Complete your business verification
Your entity verification includes a business check: we confirm the entity in official registries, screen it against sanctions and watchlists, and review its ownership documents — the result is shown on your signed letter and certificate. It takes a few minutes.
Two quick tips so it goes smoothly:
If a document won't upload, re-save it as a flat PDF first: open it, choose Print, and pick "Save as PDF" as the printer, then upload that copy. Fillable or form-style PDFs often need this.
If the company search keeps spinning, click "Enter company data manually" to continue.
Upload a driver's license, passport, or state ID.
Photo ID uploaded — encrypted and securely stored.
2. Qualification documents *
The financial documents that prove one qualification method — income, net worth, or a professional license.
Documents uploaded successfully — encrypted and securely stored.
Net-worth documents
Add each in its own slot so your CPA can start right away. Your brokerage, bank, and retirement statements go in the qualification documents box above.
Credit report uploaded — encrypted and securely stored.
Investment-property documents
Per property: a recent mortgage statement and the latest appraisal or property-tax / assessment. Investment real estate counts toward your net worth, and its mortgage counts against it.
Property documents uploaded — encrypted and securely stored.
256-bit encryptionSOC 2-audited storageAuto-deleted at 90 days
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Your Verification Letter Details
Your name and contact details are already on file. Confirm the city and state for your letter so the sponsor can match it to your subscription documents — everything else below is optional.
Your street address, date of birth, and financial details are never printed on the letter.
Include every entity or trust in the structure this letter must cover.
Verifications for entities with multiple owners or members, family offices, institutions, and $5M+ asset-test entities are quoted individually and are not covered by standard sponsor seats. Please email info [at] accreditednow.org (or ask your sponsor to reach out) and we will set this up for you.
Do your qualifying assets include real estate, business equity, or assets held in an entity or trust?
This tells your CPA to expect a multi-asset review. It doesn't change anything you pay — your sponsor is covering this verification.
A few net-worth specifics
The home you live in. Its value is excluded from the net-worth test, so your CPA needs to know which property it is.
For each investment property, please also upload in the Investment-property documents slot under Step 2 above: a recent mortgage statement if there is a loan on it, and the most recent appraisal or property-tax / assessment statement showing its value. Investment real estate counts toward your net worth, and its mortgage counts against it.
Because the sponsor covering this verification requested and is covering this verification, your signed letter and accreditation status will be shared with them. Your uploaded financial documents are never shared.
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What Happens Next
Assignment
A licensed CPA is assigned to your case and reviews your submission.
Review
Your licensed CPA reviews your documents and will contact you only if they need anything further.
Delivery
Your signed, dated verification letter is emailed to you in PDF format — accepted by Reg D issuers.
Valid for 90 days
Your letter is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. We'll remind you before it expires.
Not finished gathering documents? Choose Save & finish later and we'll hold your case without sending it to a CPA yet. Come back to this same link anytime to add the rest, then submit. Only Submit for CPA Review starts the review.
Your documents are encrypted and only accessible by your assigned licensed CPA. We never share financial documents with third parties. Documents are deleted 90 days after your letter is issued.
Submission Received!
Thank you — your documents have been securely submitted. A licensed CPA will be in touch within 1 business day to confirm receipt and begin your verification.
Check your email for a confirmation from info@accreditednow.org
Your licensed CPA will reach out by email if they need anything further
Once your verification is complete, your signed letter (PDF) will be emailed to you
Your documents are securely stored — but your case has not been sent to a CPA yet. When you have added everything, come back to this same page (use the link in your confirmation email) and choose Submit for CPA Review to start your verification.
Nothing is sent to your CPA until you submit — take the time you need to gather the rest.
Your government-issued photo ID is required before you can submit.
Re-open your case anytime with the link from info@accreditednow.org.