Certificate of Authenticity


Giving you the assurance, you need to buy with confidence.

At The Vault we issue a Certificate of Authenticity with every autograph. This official document, along your products authenticity tag, certifies the authenticity of your item.

Introducing a new era of authentication


Your product is equipped with the worlds most advanced authenticity system. Comprising a physical Certificate of Authenticity and digital Authenticity Tag.

By simply scanning the authenticity tag using any smart device. Our system decrypts the serial number and verifies it against our database. Once complete, you receive a confirmation message affirming your signatures authenticity.

Always Rare.
Always Real.

Every signature has been personally signed by the greatest names in sport. The Vault work with these players and athletes at privately arranged signings or in-person at games and events.

Our Certificate of Authenticity validates that every signature has been issued by The Vault, one of the world’s most trusted memorabilia retailers. Each autograph comes with a story to tell, that’s why you can find any additional signing information and even photo proof on our product pages.

Your Certificate of Authenticity

Meticulously designed to reflect the quality of your memorabilia while enhancing its value. It provides the provenance and protection necessary to elevate your item to the next level.

Each Certificate of Authenticity is issued with a security hologram containing a unique serial number, that links the certificate and item together. This can then be validated by following the instructions found on the reverse side of the certificate of authenticity.

Your Authenticity Tag

All our signed memorabilia products have been fitted with the world’s most advanced authenticity tag. A fully encrypted microchip that guarantees authenticity for life.

Fixed to the bottom right corner of the item, the circular hologram tag contains an encrypted NFC microchip. This can be scanned and verified with any smart device. The validation page can only be accessed when the product is approved. This restricts unauthorised access and confirms the item is genuine and originates from The Vault.

Secure & Protected

Our certificates always incorporate our hologram, serial number and watermark. Integrated with our holographic seal of approval. Accompanied by the world’s most advanced Authentication system. This utilises the same technology found in Louis Vuitton bags. Adding further assurance, provenance and protection.

Our product authenticity tags are both tamperproof and digitally secure, they cannot be duplicated, cloned or removed. Embedded with anti-counterfeit security they provide longevity and additional peace of mind.

Perfect for presenting

Our certificate of authenticity reflects the exclusivity of our memorabilia. Professionally designed and produced, created to represent our esteemed reputation.

Set in black on premium weighted card, finished in holographic metallic foil. Including a sleek double-sided finish that contains all the information about us and your product. Complete in a protective presentation sleeve, perfect for displaying alongside your item.

Trusted & Reputable

A Certificate of Authenticity is only as valuable as the company issuing it. As a limited trading and UK registered business (13246798), we deliver memorabilia that truly embodies sporting excellence. Synonymous with quality and authenticity, but most importantly a trusted brand with a reputation that you can rely on.

For peace of mind, all our company details are made widely available. We are fully transparency about how and where our products are signed. And we continue to deliver the highest levels of authenticity technology, accreditation and documentation available on the market.

How to validate your COA

- Locate the Authenticity tag on your item. Ensure the serial numbers on both the COA and item match.

- Scan the tag using a smart device. Works best when the top edge of the mobile device is held directly against the tag (similar to a contactless payment). NFC may need to be enabled in settings.

- Select the NFC notification on your device.

- Our system will automatically check the items authenticity. If approved a verification page will show. This page cannot be refreshed or reused, to access again you will need to rescan the tag.

When you receive your order we recommend checking the tag matches and verifies! Our Certificates of Authenticity are only valid with the corresponding authenticity tag.

About The Vault

The home of superior sports memorabilia and merchandise.


Explore our stunning collections of sporting greatness. Our global digital store contains only the most supreme memorabilia and supporters merchandise. Featuring every sport, every team & every star. Giving you the opportunity to own your own exclusive slice of sporting excellence. Shop with us to discover legendary collectables, original kits, epic gifts & officially licensed products. Featuring every sport, every team & every star. Dispatched from our HQ in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. The Vault is an online sporting store, offering thousands of quality focused sports products.

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