Givers should never have to guess whether an organization is real. AzarFaith verifies each applicant ourselves rather than relying on badges imported from elsewhere, and we publish a verified badge on the profile only after every check below has cleared.
What an application must include
- 1Submit the organization application form with the legal name, faith category, primary contact and the account that will receive payouts.
- 2Upload the certificate of incorporation or CAC registration showing the organization exists as a registered entity.
- 3Provide government-issued ID for each named trustee or board member listed on the registration.
- 4Confirm the bank account is held in the organization's own name — third-party and personal accounts are declined.
- 5Give a physical address and proof of location, such as a utility bill or a signed letter from the denomination or mission body.
- 6Add a reference from an existing verified AzarFaith organization willing to confirm the work is genuine.
- 7Select the faith category: church, mission, orphanage, faith-based school or ministry.
How long review takes
A complete application is reviewed within 5 working days. If a document is unclear or a reference has not responded, we pause the clock and email the contact on file; nothing is approved on partial information. Approved organizations receive a verified badge on their public profile, and their receiving account is tested with a small payout before campaigns open to givers.
| Check | What we confirm | Renewed |
|---|---|---|
| Legal identity | Certificate of incorporation or CAC registration matches the applicant name | Annually |
| Trustees and board | Government ID for each named trustee or board member | Annually |
| Bank account | Account held in the organization's name, tested with a live payout | On any account change |
| Physical location | Address on file plus proof of location dated within 90 days | Annually |
| Faith reference | Reference from an existing verified organization in the same category | Every 2 years |
| Faith category | Church, mission, orphanage, school or ministry confirmed by the applicant | Annually |
Verification does not expire quietly. Organizations re-verify every year, and the badge is suspended while an overdue review is outstanding. A lapsed badge is visible to givers, so most organizations complete renewal well before the deadline.
- Verified organizations receive payouts in Naira to their registered account.
- Campaign updates are published on the profile so givers can follow stewardship over time.
- Any giver can report a verified organization, which triggers an immediate manual review.
- Suspension removes the badge and pauses new donations until the review closes.
How long does verification take?
Complete applications are reviewed within 5 working days. Missing documents or an unresponsive reference extend the timeline, and we notify the contact on file before the clock restarts.
Can a personal or individual account receive donations?
No. The receiving bank account must be held in the organization's registered name. Individual missionaries can apply through a sponsoring ministry or mission body that holds the account.
What happens if our trustees or address change?
Report the change from your dashboard. Address and trustee details are re-checked at annual re-verification, and bank account changes are verified before the next payout runs.
Who can apply for a faith-based organization?
Churches, missions, orphanages, faith-based schools and ministries with a certificate of incorporation or CAC registration, plus a reference from an organization already verified on AzarFaith.
How do givers know an organization is verified?
A verified badge appears on the public profile next to the faith category. Givers can also see the date the organization last completed verification.