Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. certificates

Narrower term/s

• certificates of authenticity for relics

Anotations

Scope note:

Certificates attesting that a thing or things are of the location of origin, provenance, creator, date, or materials which are claimed; signatures of officials or official seals are often included on the certificate to verify the claim. Examples include certificates of authenticity for art works, artifacts, memorabilia, collectibles, and software.