Accredited Investor Verification
Verify investors in under 24 hours.
The industry average for 506(c) accredited investor verification is 3–6 weeks. Fassport completes the process in under 24 hours — secure document collection, automated review, and audit-ready records. No manual chasing.
How it works
3 steps. Under 24 hours.
Send a secure verification link
The investor receives a personalized, encrypted link — no email attachments, no PDFs to print.
Investor uploads documents directly
Income docs, asset statements, or third-party confirmation — all collected in one secure session.
Automated review and verification
Fassport reviews documentation and returns an audit-ready verified record. Under 24 hours.
506(c) safe harbor methods
Every SEC-recognized verification method, covered.
Fassport supports all four SEC safe harbor methods for independent accredited investor verification under Rule 506(c).
Income-based
IRS Form 1040 for the last two tax years showing income above $200K ($300K joint) plus investor income representation.
Net worth-based
Bank or brokerage statements (last 3 months) plus credit report confirming net worth exceeds $1M excluding primary residence.
Third-party confirmation
Written confirmation from a licensed CPA, attorney, registered investment adviser, or broker-dealer — valid for 90 days.
Prior verified investor
For repeat investors in a 506(c) offering from the same issuer — updated written representation of continued accredited status.
Frequently asked questions
What is accredited investor verification?
Accredited investor verification is the process of confirming that an investor meets the SEC's accredited investor definition before they can participate in a private offering under Regulation D. Under Rule 506(c), issuers must independently verify each investor's accredited status — self-certification is not sufficient. Verification typically involves reviewing income documentation (IRS Form 1040), asset documentation (bank or brokerage statements), or obtaining written confirmation from a licensed CPA, attorney, or registered investment adviser.
How long does accredited investor verification take?
Manual accredited investor verification typically takes 3–6 weeks due to document chasing, back-and-forth with investors, and internal review queues. Fassport's automated verification platform completes the process in under 24 hours. The investor receives a secure link, uploads their documents directly, and receives a verified, audit-ready record — typically the same day.
Is accredited investor verification required for Rule 506(b) offerings?
No. Under Rule 506(b), accredited investors can self-certify their status — the issuer is not required to independently verify. However, Rule 506(c) — which allows general solicitation and advertising — requires the issuer to take reasonable steps to independently verify every investor's accredited status.
What documents are needed for 506(c) accredited investor verification?
For income-based verification: IRS Form 1040 for the last two years showing income above $200,000 ($300,000 joint), plus investor representation of expected current-year income. For net worth verification: bank or brokerage statements from the last 3 months, plus a credit report and investor representation of liabilities. Alternatively, a written confirmation from a licensed CPA, attorney, registered investment adviser, or broker-dealer that they have verified the investor's accredited status within the last 90 days.
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