# Campaign Verify (CV) Token Requirements for Political Toll-Free Messaging > Learn how Campaign Verify (CV) Auth Tokens are required for Political Election Campaign toll-free messaging in GHL Customer Care beginning February 17, 2026. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/campaigns/campaign-verify-cv-token-requirements-for-political-toll-free-messaging - Section: Marketing / Campaigns - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 2, each explained below --- Political Election Campaign toll-free messaging now requires a valid Campaign Verify (CV) Auth Token during Toll-Free Verification (TFV). Beginning February 17, 2026: - All new political toll-free verifications require a valid token - Existing approved political toll-free numbers must also comply - Political messaging without a valid token may be rejected or restricted by carriers --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is a Campaign Verify (CV) Token?](#what-is-a-campaign-verify-cv-token) - [Who Is Affected?](#who-is-affected) - [Updated Toll-Free Verification Fields](#updated-toll-free-verification-fields) - [How to Obtain a Campaign Verify Token](#how-to-obtain-a-campaign-verify-token) - [Add the CV Token During Toll-Free Verification](#add-the-cv-token-during-toll-free-verification) - [Important Compliance Information](#important-compliance-information) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- ## **What is a Campaign Verify (CV) Token?** A Campaign Verify (CV) Auth Token is a verification credential required for Political Election Campaign messaging using toll-free numbers. The token is issued through Campaign Verify after completing political organization identity verification. The token is required during the Toll-Free Verification process for political messaging use cases. --- ## **Who Is Affected?** This requirement applies to: - Political campaigns - Political organizations - Agencies sending political messaging - Existing toll-free numbers approved for political messaging Non-political toll-free messaging is not affected. --- ## **Updated Toll-Free Verification Fields** The Toll-Free Verification flow now includes additional business verification fields. Depending on your business type, you may be required to provide: - Business DBA (Doing Business As) name - Legal Entity Type - Business Registration Authority - Business Registration Number - Business Registration Country - Website URL - Business contact information These fields help carriers validate business identity and improve Toll-Free Verification approval reliability. --- ## ** ![Updated Toll-Free Verification Fields (image 1 of 2)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155070953526/original/ozyDEHhspSLOzgoC1koD9vme3wD9B_lOFg.png) **Updated Toll-Free Verification Fields (image 1 of 2)** This screenshot appears in the "Updated Toll-Free Verification Fields" section of "Campaign Verify (CV) Token Requirements for Political Toll-Free Messaging". The text alongside this image reads: These fields help carriers validate business identity and improve Toll-Free Verification approval reliability. This part of the guide covers 4 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Updated Business & Contact Information step Legal Entity Type field DBA field Additional verification requirements. - What this covers: These fields help carriers validate business identity and improve Toll-Free Verification approval reliability. - Fields: Updated Business & Contact Information step, Legal Entity Type field, DBA field, Additional verification requirements - Next: Updated Business & Contact Information step Legal Entity Type field DBA field Additional verification requirements Full procedure: 1. Updated Business & Contact Information step 2. Legal Entity Type field 3. DBA field 4. Additional verification requirements ** This screenshot demonstrates: - Updated Business & Contact Information step - Legal Entity Type field - DBA field - Additional verification requirements --- ## **How to Obtain a Campaign Verify Token** 1. Visit: **[https://www.campaignverify.org/](https://www.campaignverify.org/)** 2. Complete the identity verification process 3. Obtain your Campaign Verify Auth Token 4. Copy the token for use during Toll-Free Verification inside GHL Customer Care GHL Customer Care does not issue Campaign Verify tokens directly. --- ## **Add the CV Token During Toll-Free Verification** 1. Navigate to: **Settings → Phone Numbers → Manage Numbers** 2. Open the Toll-Free Verification form 3. Select: **Political Election Campaigns** as the use case category 4. Enter your Campaign Verify Auth Token 5. Complete and submit the verification form --- ## ** ![Add the CV Token During Toll-Free Verification (image 2 of 2)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155070953498/original/-WwjXJT-W16WUpD7vICm_MPDnMx1fLf94w.png) **Add the CV Token During Toll-Free Verification (image 2 of 2)** This screenshot appears in the "Add the CV Token During Toll-Free Verification" section of "Campaign Verify (CV) Token Requirements for Political Toll-Free Messaging". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to: Settings → Phone Numbers → Manage Numbers Open the Toll-Free Verification form Select: Political Election Campaigns as the use case category Enter your Campaign Verify Auth Token Complete and submit the verification form. This part of the guide covers 4 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Place the second screenshot directly below this section. - Where to go: Navigate to: Settings → Phone Numbers → Manage Numbers Open the Toll-Free Verification form Select: Political Election Campaigns as the use case category Enter your Campaign Verify Auth Token Complete and submit the verification form - Fields: Political Election Campaign use case, Campaign Verify Token field, Vetting Provider selection, Political messaging verification requirements - Next: Place the second screenshot directly below this section. Full procedure: 1. Political Election Campaign use case 2. Campaign Verify Token field 3. Vetting Provider selection 4. Political messaging verification requirements ** Place the second screenshot directly below this section. This screenshot demonstrates: - Political Election Campaign use case - Campaign Verify Token field - Vetting Provider selection - Political messaging verification requirements --- ## **Important Compliance Information** Beginning February 17, 2026: - Political toll-free messaging without a valid CV token may be blocked or restricted - Existing approved political toll-free numbers must also comply with the updated requirements Campaign Verify tokens are required only for Political Election Campaign use cases. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Do I need a Campaign Verify token for non-political messaging?** A: No. Campaign Verify tokens are required only for Political Election Campaign use cases. **Q: Where do I obtain a Campaign Verify token?** A: Tokens are issued directly through CampaignVerify.org after completing identity verification. **Q: What happens if I do not add a valid token?** A: Political toll-free messaging may be rejected or restricted after February 17, 2026. **Q: Can existing approved political toll-free numbers continue sending messages without a token?** A: Existing political toll-free numbers must also comply with the updated requirements by the deadline. **Q: Does this replace A2P 10DLC registration?** A: No. Toll-Free Verification and A2P 10DLC are separate registration systems. --- # **Related Articles** - [Toll-Free Number Verification Guide for LC-Phone (US/Canada)](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/phone-system/phone-numbers/toll-free-number-verification-guide-for-lc-phone-us-canada) - [Identity Verification for Phone Number Purchases (US/CA/PR/IL](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/phone-system/phone-numbers/identity-verification-for-phone-number-purchases-us-ca-pr-il)) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. 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