This article describes the two methods you can use to verify the authenticity of an e-certificate that is applied, paid for, and generated via the IremboGov platform.
There are two ways to verify the authenticity of an e-certificate:
- Scanning the certificate’s QR code
- Searching for the application number on IremboGov
Prerequisites
- A valid e-certificate generated via IremboGov
- Access to a QR code scanner
- A smartphone or any device that can scan QR codes
Ways to Verify the Authenticity of an IremboGov e-Certificate
Verify by scanning a QR Code
Follow these steps:
- Scan the QR code on the bottom left of the document and tap on the link it generates.

- The application is authentic if the QR code leads to IremboGov and retrieves the details.

The application is NOT authentic if it doesn’t retrieve details on IremboGov.
Verify by searching for an application number on IremboGov
Follow these steps:
- Visit www.irembo.gov.rw and click on Find Application.

- Enter the application number from the e-certificate and click Search.

- To view the details, click on the application and choose to receive the OTP via phone number or email provided during the application.

- Enter the OTP received, then click Verify.

- This is how the application will appear; you’ll be able to view all its details.

The application is NOT authentic if it doesn’t retrieve details from IremboGov.
