What is a certificate of authenticity?
A certificate of authenticity (COA) is a signed document an artist provides with an artwork to confirm it is genuine. It is the art-world equivalent of a hallmark: the collector keeps it with the work, galleries store it in their archive, and resale platforms reference it when the piece changes hands. For original paintings, sculptures, photographs, and limited-edition prints, a COA is now expected.
A good certificate includes the artist's name, the artwork's title, year, medium, dimensions, edition details, a unique reference number, the date of issue, and the artist's signature. Many artists also include a QR code linking to a verification page on their website — that's an option in this generator.
This tool gives you a print-ready A4 certificate without templates, Word documents, or design software. Fill in the fields, preview the layout, and export a PDF you can sign and send.