Human Authored Certification Distinguish human creativity in an increasingly AI world. Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email Human Authored is a project of the Authors Guild that allows an author to certify that their book is created by a human. “Human Authored” means that the text of the book was written by a human and not generated by AI, with the exception of minimal uses such as AI applications that check spelling and grammar or for brainstorming or research. As of March 2026, Human Authored certification is available to all authors with books published in the United States who agree to the licensing terms. The $10/title fee and identity verification requirement are waived for Authors Guild members. We are regularly updating our Human Authored FAQ with more information about the registration process and enforcement of the certification. Learn more here. Sample Human Authored certification marks Certification Requirements Authors Guild MembersNon-MembersLicensing AgreementRequiredRequiredIdentity VerificationNot requiredRequiredCostFree! (included in dues)$10/title Get Started Authors who are not members of the Authors Guild will need to create an Authors Guild account to access Human Authored. If you are an Authors Guild member, or you have already created an account. visit the Human Authored portal to begin the certification process. Create Account Visit Portal Anyone with an account can return to the Human Authored portal at any time by logging in and clicking the link on the account dashboard. Look Up a Human Authored Certification Human Authored certifications are listed in a public database where anyone can verify a book’s human origins. You can search for a title, authors, or Human Authored registration number to see and confirm the certification details. Search Human Authored Database More Info Announcement of the expanded Human Authored program FAQs about the Human Authored certification Usage guidelines for the Human Author certification mark Email us at humanauthored@authorsguild.org with any questions.
