Short answers to the questions most often put to the Registry, as at 6 September 2026. Anything not covered here may be sent to contact@registry.gov.vin .
How do I check whether an organisation is a member of the Network? How does an organisation become listed? What happens in an assessment? How long does it take to be certified? Can an organisation choose its own key? Why might a proposed key be refused? What is the difference between suspension and removal? How quickly is the register updated? May I rely on the register without asking the Registry to confirm an entry? How many registers does the Registry keep? Is there a fee for certification? Can I obtain a certified extract from a register? How do I object to a decision of the Registry? I think an entry in a register is wrong. What should I do? Does the Registry publish figures on its own work? Who directs the Registry? For the full account of each subject, see the register , Registers , Certification , Using the register , Assessment , Periodic review , Fees and Statistics .