Clutch verifies companies using business registration, client reviews, legal history, and CreditSafe data.
Clutch Verified helps buyers trust that your business is legitimate and financially stable. Companies that complete this process earn either a Verified or Premier Verified badge.
Steps to Become Clutch Verified:
1. Submit registration information
After purchasing Clutch Verified or an advertising product, you’ll be asked to provide business registration details to confirm your company’s legal status.
Clutch collects:
- Company ID / Registration #
- Phone number
- HQ address
- DBA address (if applicable)
- Registered business entity name
Verification is confirmed through the Secretary of State (for US businesses) or international equivalents. A supplemental legal certificate may also be required.
2. Business & legal history investigation
Clutch uses your registration details to review legal and financial records. Information collected from CreditSafe may include:
- International Score (A–E): “A” = low risk, “E” = high risk
- Credit Rating (1–100): standardized score comparing businesses globally
- Evidence of legal filings or a history of debt
3. Qualification for a Verified badge
Based on your reviews and CreditSafe data, Clutch determines whether you qualify for a Verified or Premier Verified badge.
- Premier Verified requires 3+ reviews (1 within the past 12 months), a 3.0+ average rating, and low to moderate credit risk.
- Verified can be earned through either a strong credit history or a combination of reviews plus additional business history checks.