Apply to set or break a record
Have you got what it takes to be a record-holder? Here you will find all the information you need to help you through the process of setting or breaking a record.
You can also check out our beginner's guide to getting a Guinness World Records title here.
We offer a variety of application types for individuals and businesses - take a look at the options below.

Consultancy Services for Organisations
Looking for an account-managed solution that will help you find the perfect record title to suit your brand or organisation’s objectives? Then follow the Consultancy Services route.
- A dedicated Account Manager to guide you through the whole application process
- Expert consultancy for building the perfect record-breaking campaign
- Invite an Official Adjudicator to witness your attempt
- Certificate presentation
- Immediate review of application
- Immediate review of evidence
- Immediate answer to your questions
- License of Guinness World Records logos to maximise the impact of your campaign
- Price upon request
Start your journey today, and a Record Specialist will be in touch shortly to bring your ideas to life!
Standard Applications for Individuals
If you’re an individual, not a group or a business. If you aren’t thinking about using your record-breaking attempt to promote a product or service. Then the Standard Application is for you:
- A self-service option application and evidence submission
- Receive guidelines in 12 weeks (3 months)*
- Review of evidence within 12 weeks (3 months)**
- Once your applications is underway, it will take 2 weeks to get a response to your questions
- Not available for promoting a business, service or an organisation
*New record title suggestions involve a non-refundable administration fee of £5/$5 (+VAT)
**Review current application wait times for a more accurate timeline
Please note that our Standard Application route is for individuals only. All other applications will be forwarded to our Consultancy Services team.