World Record Registration
 
   World Records Academy accepts proposals for new World Records from any source.
   IF a record pass our tough verification process, it will be published on our website and included in our next edition of WRA's Book of World Records, too.

    The four basic requirements to have a record recognized are:
    1) the attempt is measurable;
    2) it can be breached;
    3) it should be verifiable;
    4) it represent a real achievement;
    5) it's legal, moral and sets a good example for others.

    To register your World Record with us, copy and paste the below text into your email and fill in ALL the required info. You need to be at leat 18 yrs old to submit this application; if you aren't , ask your parent or legal guardian to submit the form.

   FASTEST SERVICES means that you have registered well in advance (3-6 months) your record attempt, received our permission and, after you set the record, you have submitted it according to our instructions.
   If you haven't registered in advance or you don't submit it properly, you can't benefit from our fast service.

    If you want to register IN ADVANCE your record attempt, to receive our confirmation, our rules and our official forms, go to our 'submit a record attempt' page.
   If you don't register IN ADVANCE your event, you have very slim chances to have your record certified by us.

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  Submit your new World Record

   I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief:
    1. World record's name: (don't forget to include the record's name in the 'subject' line of your email, too);
  the record's name should start with : 'most' or 'largest' or similar (check our website FIRST);
    2. Event date:
    3. City:
        state:
       (district ?):
        country:
    4. record's website or Facebook page (if any):
    5. Links to 3 articles (at least one must be included):
        *a)
         b)
         c)
(you may include up to 5; do NOT include articles announcing the event, only after-event articles);
    6. Link to the record's video on YouTube.com:
(3-5 minutes long; it's better to have shorter files at the highest resolution); or you can upload the file on a site like yousendit.com or mediafire.com and send us the link; leave the original sound, do NOT use any copyrighted music! in most cases, we don't need you to record the entire event; if you registered in advance your attempt, you already have specific instructions for your category);
    7. attach 1...3 high quality photo(s), from diffrent angles: do NOT send any montage, only original photos!
        photo 1: explanation & photographer's name;
        photo 2: explanation & photographer's name
        photo 3: explanation & photographer's name.        
(original size, numbered files, NO compression; send the original files; only quality photos can be included in the printed book); include images explanations and photo credit; if we don't receive any good photo to prove your record, your application will be deleted; you MUST include photos, regardless the link you may include at the next point;
    8. Link to your Photo Gallery: (flickr.com, picassa or similar):
 (the photo Gallery is mandatory for big public events or any time-based record );    
    9. Your Press Release about the record attempt OR a 5-paragraph description; (if you don't include a brief description, your application will be deleted):
   10. Previous world record (link or details):
   11. Your title: Mrs./Mr./Ms...;
   12. First name:
   13. Last name:
   14. Date of Birth (day/month/year):
   15. Gender:
   16. e-mail:
   17. Organization, if any (for Business use):
   18. Your Address (NO p.o. boxes!):..............; City/ village (specify):
   19. Daytime Phone for courier delivery:
   20. Evening Phone (for media inquiries)
        What smartphone do you use daily (iPhone, Blcakberry, etc) ? [ knowing this helps us in developing future Apps]
   21. don't forget to send by snail mail:
       - the forms you received from us;
       - a memory stick with your photos and video
   22. name your sponsors (name and website):
   23. List of participants: (copy & paste the names into your email for lists up to 300 participants; for more participants you can include a PDF list).
   Send your application to:
  record2012 @ worldrecordsacademy.org
  (remove the spaces before and after the '@')
   On the 'Subject' line of your email you must mention:
   record's name / place: City, State, country / date
  (if you don't, our system can not be process your application)
   Do NOT use Word or .docx attachments, just type the answers as text only, directly into your email.    

   Deadline: you must submit your new (unofficial) record and the signed forms within 5 days after your record attempt; if you submit them within 3 days, your record will be listed on our News page, too!  

    ALL documentation needs to be in English; press articles in foreign languages needs to be translated in full;

    Please do NOT send the same message twice, because BOTH messages will be deleted by our system.

   You can NOT claim that you have an official world record or the "world record holder" title until we compete proper verification and you receive our world record certificate.   

    MEASUREMENTS: needs to be done by State-licensed professionals / organizations only, using certified scales.

   Multiple records: if you attempted more than one record, start by registering the most important FIRST and just mention the other ones; you will receive instructions; do NOT send more than 1 record in a month!

   Your record attempt must be confirmed with two signatures:
   - the FIRST signature must be from the: Mayor, Judge, Sheriff, Senator, local council member, lawyer, Post Office Chief Executive;
   - the SECOND signature from a specialist: State licensed specialist on measurements, weight Department, etc.

   You may also need signatures from specialists confirming the size, weight, quality or number or the lengh of the record.
   food-related records: sanitary inspector's signature;
   weight/size-based records: Official Measurer's signature;
   sport-related records: an official referee and timekeeper and official scorers;
   public events: Sheriff, Mayor, media representative.    

   They have to sign our official witnesses forms; you will receive official forms and detailed instruction for your attempt after your attempt is approved by us.

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                 Some of the unique benefits
           of having a record recognized
          by the World Records Academy

   - fast verification & certification service: 90% of the new world records applications are verified within 10 days only!
   - you record is listed on our site on a permanent, REAL web page (even if your record it's broken, it will still remain for the next 5 years!) and NOT a temporary Blog-type, amateur-alike page, like others do!
   - your own record page on our site will also contain: large size photo(s) - see sample; up to 12 photos -see sample; embedded video-up to 3 videos!; link to your Blog/site; link to the charity you supported during your attempt; mention about your sponsor(s) and link to their sites!
  - mass participations records: we list ALL the participants on your page; we list directly all the names for up to 300 participants and we link to larger lists; see sample here and here; we are the only organization which (bother to) do this!
    - all new world records are listed in our News page;
    - all new records are published within hours on Google News, making your record known worldwide, especially to the media!
    -within 24 hours, your record will be available on Google Search engine, making it available on a Global audience! (see sample);
     - all new records are also listed in our RSS News feed;
    - in less than 10 days you can get your world record certificate, which can contain a mention about your sponsors or you can mention those who helped you;
   - your place in our Book of Records is secured! (unlike others, we don't "select" a very limited number of records for inclusion in our book); if you set a record with us, you will be listed!