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Primary Source Verification
Confirming a credential directly with the issuing institution.
Definition
Primary source verification means confirming a license, degree, certification, or employment record directly with the institution that issued it — not through a third-party database. Required by Joint Commission, state nursing boards, and most teacher-licensure agencies for healthcare and education hires.
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