How are statements of support/signatures verified?
After the signature collection period closes, organisers have up to 3 months to request the verification of signatures.
Online signatures are sent to national authorities in each EU country through the Commission's file exchange service. Paper forms can be submitted physically (paper or DVD) by registered post/courier or electronically (scanned and uploaded) using the file exchange service.
Designated authorities in EU countries then have 3 months to verify the number of signatures collected and issue a certificate.
