Autograph Authentication Services

KSA Certification's autograph authentication process is a very detailed look at various characteristics of a signed item to determine it's legitimacy. Every detail of an autograph is closely examined for inconsistencies such as stroke weight, slant & flow. Special comparative tools are used to reference submitted items against an extensive database of known authentic examples. You can feel confident that your autographed item has been expertly certified by KSA! 

Once your autographed item has been examined, it will be given 1 of the following 3 designations. Authentic, which will be accompanied by our Letter of Authenticity, Rejected which will be accompanied by our Letter of Opinion, or Inconclusive (rare) which will be accompanied by a CREDIT for the authentication fees paid.

All autographed items given an authentic designation by KSA will be assigned a certification number that is recorded on our tamper evident decal that is affixed to either the item, or the Letter of Authenticity.  All Letters of Authenticity are marked with our company seal to discourage counterfeiting. Finally, the certification number is recorded in the KSA Autograph Database with it's corresponding photograph and information.

Please see below for our service levels and related fees:

          

Regular Authentication Service:

Our most popular authentication service with excellent turn around time. Pricing varies based on number of signatures on the item.

Approximate 20 business day turn around from the date we receive the order. 

Authentication Service Service Fee
Authentication for 1 autograph on a single item $40
Authentication for 2-5 autographs on a single item $60
Authentication for 6-9 autographs on a single item $95
Authentication for 10-14 autographs on a single item $125
Authentication for 15+ autographs on a single item $175

 

Basic Authentication Service:

 

Fee for submission of autographs for professional authentication with a perceived value under $100 (KSA reserves the right to pass judgement on value). This service offers a generic COA only. If you are unsure if your item qualifies, please contact us before submitting.

Approximate 20 business day turn around from the date we receive the order. 

Authentication Service Service Fee
 Authentication for 1 autograph on a single item $25

 

Express Authentication Service:

Same great service as our regular authentication, just much faster! Pricing varies based on number of signatures on item.

Approximate 5 business day turn around from the date we receive the order. 

Authentication Service Service Fee
Express Authentication for 1 autograph on a single item $80
Express Authentication for 2-5 autographs on a single item $100
Express Authentication for 6-9 autographs on a single item $135
Express Authentication for 10-14 autographs on a single item $165
Express Authentication for 15+ autographs on a single item $215

 

**All autographed cards submitted that are 2 5/8" x 3 3/4" and smaller will be encapsulated in a KSA holder at no extra charge. However, if you wish to have the card graded, there will be a fee of $15 applicable to your authentication submission.