> ## Documentation Index
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# Campaign Verify

> Nonpartisan verification service for U.S. political campaigns, PACs, and committees. Eligibility, process, costs, and validity.

Nonpartisan verification service for U.S. political campaigns, PACs, and committees.

## What is Campaign Verify?

Campaign Verify is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 to verify the identity of political campaigns and prevent impersonation in text messaging. They issue Authorization Tokens that prove to carriers, The Campaign Registry, and messaging platforms that your campaign is legitimate.

> **Mission:** "Provide a public service on a non-partisan basis to verify the integrity and authenticity of text message and other communications related to political campaigns and elections in order to educate the public, ensure public confidence in American elections, and protect political and civic rights."

## Why Campaign Verify exists

Election security is a major national concern. Foreign influences and domestic bad actors can exploit text messaging's high open rates to spread disinformation and impersonate campaigns. Campaign Verify provides a critical checkpoint to ensure message senders are who they claim to be.

Campaign Verify was founded by a bipartisan board with expertise in wireless messaging and political campaigns from both sides of the aisle. They work with the FCC, FBI Foreign Influence Task Force, and telecommunications industry to protect election integrity.

<Info>
  Election security is neither a Republican nor Democratic issue - it's about protecting democracy itself.
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## Who is eligible?

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  <Card title="Eligible Organizations" icon="circle-check">
    * **Candidates:** Federal, state, local, tribal campaigns
    * **Political Parties:** National, state, and local party committees
    * **PACs:** Political Action Committees
    * **527 Organizations:** Tax-exempt political organizations
    * **Any committee** registered with FEC or state/local/tribal election authority
  </Card>

  <Card title="What You Need" icon="circle-info">
    * Publicly accessible filing record (FEC or state election website)
    * Registration with election authority
    * \$95 verification fee (credit card or check)
    * Committee name and registration details

    **Note:** If your filing isn't online yet, verification may take longer while Campaign Verify confirms your registration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How Campaign Verify works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find Your Filing Record Online">
    Locate your committee's public filing on the FEC website (federal) or your state/local election authority website. You'll need the direct URL to this record.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit Verification Request">
    You have two options:

    * **Submit through Political Comms (recommended).** During brand setup, choose "Request a new Campaign Verify token." Our integration submits your verification request, filing record URL, committee details, contact info, and the \$95 fee directly to Campaign Verify on your behalf. No separate account needed.
    * **Submit through CampaignVerify.org directly.** Create an account at [CampaignVerify.org](https://campaignverify.org), submit a verification request with your filing record URL, committee details, and contact information, and pay the \$95 fee. When approved, bring the token back to Political Comms and paste it into the brand setup form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Your Secure PIN Code">
    Campaign Verify reviews your filing and confirms your identity (typically 3–14 days depending on filing availability). Once approved, they issue you a secure PIN code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate Authorization Token">
    Use your PIN to generate an Authorization Token in the Campaign Verify portal. This token is what you provide to your messaging platform for 10DLC registration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reach Your Voters!">
    With your Campaign Verify token, you can complete 10DLC registration and start sending verified messages. Your token is valid for 1 year.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Benefits of Campaign Verify authorization

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  <Accordion title="Prevent Impersonation" icon="badge-check">
    Stop bad actors from pretending to be your campaign and spreading misinformation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Increase Deliverability" icon="badge-check">
    Verified campaigns have better message delivery rates with mobile carriers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Build Trust" icon="badge-check">
    Voters trust verified messages more, increasing engagement and response rates.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Protect Democracy" icon="badge-check">
    Contribute to election security and reduce foreign/domestic interference in political messaging.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Timeline & cost

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  <Card title="Verification Timeline" icon="clock">
    * **If filing is online:** 3–5 business days
    * **If filing is delayed:** 7–14 business days
    * **Busy election periods:** May take longer (start early!)

    <Tip>Start your Campaign Verify request as soon as you file with the election authority.</Tip>
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cost & Validity" icon="dollar-sign">
    * **Verification Fee:** \$95 (one-time)
    * **Valid For:** 1 year from issuance
    * **Payment Methods:** Credit card or check
    * **Reusable:** One token works for all your messaging platforms
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Official resources

* [Campaign Verify Website](https://campaignverify.org/)
* [How Campaign Verify Works](https://campaignverify.org/how-it-works)
* [Federal Election Commission (FEC)](https://www.fec.gov/)