The Process
How Authentication Works
From submission to certified item — here’s how SWAU authentication works, step by step.
Submit Your Items
Choose a service on the Submit page, purchase your authentication, and follow our packing guide to ship your items safely to the SWAU lab.
Expert Examination
Entertainment-industry experts examine each signature in person and compare it against a comprehensive database of known authentic exemplars.
Certification
A tamper-evident hologram is affixed to your item. A permanent digital record is created — searchable anytime by QR code or hologram number.
Return & Verify
Your certified item ships back to you fully insured. Verify your hologram anytime at auth.swau.com/pages/verify-hologram.
Ready to Protect Your Collection?