This is an educational profile built from public sources. It isn't a rating, an endorsement, or an opinion on any item or seller. How we source facts. Last researched Oct 12, 2026.
Who runs it, and where
SWAU Authentication describes itself as a division of SWAU that focuses on entertainment autographs. It applies tamper-evident holograms that link to a permanent digital record. [1]
Online cert lookup
SWAU has a hologram verification page that works by QR code or hologram number. [2]
SWAU also sells an online image-only verification service. It gives an opinion and is different from in-hand authentication. [3]
Press and court history
We couldn't find a reliable source for this yet.
What marketplaces and other authenticators say
As of Oct 12, 2026, SWAU does not appear on eBay's published list of people and organizations whose COAs/LOAs are not allowed. That list is not an endorsement, and eBay says COAs are only as valuable as the reputation of the issuer. [4]
