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PSA Cert Lookup
Every PSA slab carries a certification number. Enter it below to verify the card, its grade and its population report — straight against PSA's official database.
Where to find the PSA cert number
On a PSA slab, the cert number sits on the right side of the red-and-white label, under the barcode on newer slabs. It's also encoded in the QR code on 2021+ labels.
Red flags when verifying a PSA slab
- The cert number returns a different card, player or year than the slab in front of you — the label may have been swapped into a fake holder.
- No result at all for a number in the modern 8-digit range — treat as counterfeit until proven otherwise.
- The slab feels light, has a fuzzy label font, or the hologram on the back is missing — compare against a known-genuine PSA holder.
- A raw deal that's too good: fakes cluster around high-value cards (Charizard, rookies of stars). Verify before money moves.
Buying this card? Verifying the cert proves the slab is real — not that the price is right. Check what it's actually worth with the worth-grading calculator, and compare graders on best grading companies.
FAQ
How do I look up a PSA cert number?
Enter the 8-digit certification number from the slab label into the lookup above — it verifies directly against PSA's official cert database and shows the card, grade and population.
What does a PSA cert lookup show?
The card's year, brand, card number, subject, variety, the grade PSA assigned, and population data — how many of that card exist at that grade and higher.
The PSA cert number doesn't match the card — what now?
Don't buy it. A mismatched cert means the label was reprinted or transplanted into a counterfeit holder. Report the listing to the marketplace.
Is the PSA cert lookup free?
Yes — verification against PSA's database is free, and this tool is free too.