How to check an agency’s identity and a professional’s affiliation

Keep a dated identity record that distinguishes a business name, an individual’s role and any separately evidenced credentials. A logo or social profile is only the beginning of the check.

Record the exact names

Start with the name shown on the website or proposal, the business’s stated legal or registered name and the name of the individual you are speaking with. Save the public website URL and the source date. If the names differ, ask for the connection rather than assuming that a similar spelling proves the relationship.

For your own notes, use separate lines for business identity and individual affiliation. That prevents a company record from being mistaken for proof about everyone who uses its branding. Keep private documents out of public directories and share only what is necessary for the enquiry.

Use the registry for the question it answers

The Aruba Chamber’s FAQ explains that a statutory name and a trade name can differ, and suggests asking a business for its official name or KvK number when a search is unclear. Use that identifier to make your follow-up more precise.

A registry result is not a substitute for checking the work being offered. Read the actual record and its date. If you need an official extract or help interpreting a record, use the Chamber’s current services rather than assuming a search snippet contains the full answer. Do not label a professional licensed merely because a business name appears.

Confirm current affiliation directly

Contact the agency through an independently located official website or publicly listed office contact. Ask whether the named person is currently affiliated and in what capacity. Avoid using only the phone number supplied in an unexpected message as your verification route.

If the individual works independently, ask how they describe their business relationship and which identity record supports it. Note whether information comes from the person, the agency or a separate source. Those are different types of evidence and should not be merged into a single unqualified badge.

Treat credentials as separate evidence

For each designation or membership claim, ask for the issuing organization, exact designation and an official verification route where one exists. Note any expiry or review date shown by that source. If you cannot confirm the claim, leave it unverified instead of guessing.

Review identity notes when an agency changes contact details or a person changes role. Keep the previous source date so you can see what was checked and when. A dated record is more informative than an undated promise of verification, and makes later corrections easier to investigate.

Use this guide with the directory

Browse the agency and professional directory, then use our representation checklist to compare the service offered. This site lists professionals, not properties. Directory inclusion is not a promise of credentials, transaction results or suitability.

Source checked 5 November 2026: Aruba Chamber FAQ: company names and registry searches. The practical comparison questions in this guide are editorial suggestions, not a description of a mandatory process or individual legal advice.