The World's
Premier Record
Adjudication Body
URB World Records helps to support talented personalities all over the world — guided by our ethos "Love to Service". We verify, certify, and archive record-breaking accomplishments for eternity.
Dimensions of achievements
Every record fits into one of our ten core categories. Each has its own rigorous standards and verification process.
Most
Greatest quantity or cumulative number achieved.
Fastest
Speed records, velocity, and quickest feats.
Tallest
Vertical height, stature, and standing elevation.
Largest
Objects, structures, and creations of maximum area.
Smallest
Diminutive achievements in micro scale.
Longest
Maximum distance, span, or continuous duration.
Heaviest
Maximum mass, weight lifted, or heavy load.
Highest
Greatest altitude, flight elevation, or peak.
Oldest
Maximum age achieved for historic achievements.
Youngest
Minimum age recorded for extraordinary milestones.
Recently Certified
Exceptional records across all categories that recently passed our official adjudication process.
Most nationalities in a single relay swim
Swimmers from 78 different nations completed a continuous relay in a single pool.
Largest human national flag formation
43,830 participants formed a perfect national flag visible from the air.
Smallest functional chess set
A fully playable chess set with pieces carved to a board width of 4.8 mm.
Tallest freestanding bamboo tower
A self-supporting bamboo structure standing 32.6 m without any external bracing.
Shortest time to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded
Memorised and solved a standard 3×3 cube in 14.21 seconds while blindfolded.
Biggest mosaic made from recycled bottle caps
A 1,204 square metre mosaic assembled entirely from 2.3 million recycled caps.
Fastest 100 m sprint on all fours
Completed 100 m in quadrupedal running form in 15.71 seconds.
How Adjudication Works
We follow a rigorous, transparent process to verify every world record claim. Learn about our standards and requirements.
Submit Your Attempt
Provide detailed information about your record attempt, including evidence and verification details.
Expert Review
Our team of experienced adjudicators evaluates your submission against our rigorous standards.
Verification
We verify all evidence, measurements, and credentials to ensure complete accuracy and validity.
Certification
Upon approval, your record is officially certified and added to our permanent archive.
Why Choose URB World Records?
URB World Records is dedicated to discovering, supporting, and honoring extraordinary talent across all corners of the globe. Our strict adjudication protocols guarantee your achievement is recognized with ultimate authority.
Independent Adjudication
100% impartial verification with zero commercial bias. Uncompromising standards of integrity.
Published Criteria
Clear, transparent rules for every category so record challengers or contenders know the exact target.
Global Presence
Deploying professional adjudicators across various countries to verify record attempts on site.
Lifetime Archives
Permanent digital & physical registry preserving your achievements for future generations.
URB Historical Archives
Explore iconic world records, historic milestones, and certified achievements archived throughout the history of URB World Records.
Deepest Constant-Weight Freedive
Reached a verified depth of 132 metres without fins or propulsion apparatus in open waters.
Largest Human Flag Formation
43,830 participants synchronized to create a massive high-precision national flag formation.
Fastest Electric Hypercar Lap
Completed Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in 6 minutes 05 seconds on electric drive.
Longest Solo Spaceflight
Completed 355 consecutive days aboard the ISS conducting microgravity research.
24-Hour Solar Installation
Successfully deployed and wired 14,200 photovoltaic panels in a single 24-hour shift.
Smallest Micro-chip Sensor
Fabricated an integrated wireless bio-sensor measuring only 0.1 mm³ total volume.
Request Historical Record Verification
Looking for an official archive certificate or historical record document from prior years? Our archives team provides certified official extracts for adjudications dating back to 2021.
Before You Apply
If your question is not here, our team answers every email within two working days at contact@urbworldrecords.com.
Submit a Record Attempt
Fill out the official application form below to start your record verification process.
Contact Us
Have a question about a record attempt, the adjudication process, or our organization? Reach out to our global team directly.