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?
- Who Is Affected?
- Updated Toll-Free Verification Fields
- How to Obtain a Campaign Verify Token
- Add the CV Token During Toll-Free Verification
- Important Compliance Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
This screenshot demonstrates:
- Updated Business & Contact Information step
- Legal Entity Type field
- DBA field
- Additional verification requirements
How to Obtain a Campaign Verify Token
- Visit:
https://www.campaignverify.org/ - Complete the identity verification process
- Obtain your Campaign Verify Auth Token
- Copy the token for use during Toll-Free Verification inside SourCherry
SourCherry does not issue Campaign Verify tokens directly.
Add the CV Token During Toll-Free Verification
- 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
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.