It is a record that proves a person filled out a form. It saves the web address, the time, what they typed and the consent words they saw. If a lead ever says they never signed up, the certificate is your proof.
A certificate is made when the person sends the form. It is kept for a set time, so the record has to be saved while it is still there. A record nobody saved can be gone when you need it.
Ask every vendor for a consent record on every lead, not just a sample. Aged leads without proof carry legal risk that can cost far more than the leads.
Every Dial Haul lead comes with its consent record, and you can see it on the lead in your CRM.
Updated October 2026. Industry ranges from public lead and commission guides. Your results depend on your carrier, contract, and dialing.