Frequently Asked Questions

Yazhi Book of World Records is an organization dedicated to recognizing extraordinary achievements and maintaining a professional, verified record of remarkable human accomplishment across many fields.

Visit the Apply for a Record page and complete the seven-step application. You will need details of your proposed record, your planned attempt, and the evidence you intend to provide.

Yes. During the application, choose "Propose a New Record" and describe exactly what you want to achieve and how it will be measured.

A record needs a clear, objective unit of measurement — such as time, distance, quantity or participants — along with a defined method for measuring it consistently.

Evidence requirements vary by record, but commonly include video, photographs, witness statements, and independent measurement documentation. See our Verification page for more detail.

Our review team assesses your application and may request additional information. Once your attempt is complete, you submit your evidence for final review before a record is published.

Yes. Companies, non-profits, government institutions and community groups are all welcome to apply, alongside individuals.

Yes. Schools and colleges frequently apply for community and mass-participation records — select "School/College" as your applicant type.

Review timelines vary depending on the complexity of the record and the evidence involved. You can always check your application status using your Application ID.

If you need to correct or add information after submitting, please contact us referencing your Application ID rather than submitting a duplicate application.