Vërtetimet

Vërtetimet are documents or attestations that certify facts about a person or a situation. They function as official evidence that a statement is true or that something applies to an individual, organization, or event. The concept is rooted in the verb vërtetoj (to verify) and the noun vërtetim (certification, attestation).

Common types include identity and personal data verifications, proofs of residence, educational certificates, professional qualifications, employment history, and civil-status documents. Certificates of birth, marriage, or citizenship are typical civil-status vërtetimet; background checks or police records are also included in some contexts.

Vërtetimet are typically issued by public authorities such as government agencies, educational institutions, or recognized professional bodies. They require an applicant to provide information or documents, after which the authority verifies the data and issues a document that bears official signatures, seals, or digital verification marks. In some cases, a vërtetim may be required to be translated, legalized, or apostilled for international use.

Use and validity vary by jurisdiction and purpose. They may be used in education, employment, immigration, licensing, or legal proceedings to prove identity, status, or qualifications. With the growth of digital government services, many vërtetimet are now available in electronic form and verifiable online.