Hermès Birkin Online Authentication
Authenticate your Hermès Birkin with our in-house team
Before you start
- Use bright, indirect daylight and avoid glare on the hardware.
- Make sure small lettering is sharp when you zoom in.
- Do not remove plastic protectors, force the bag open or stretch the lining.
46 photos · about 23 minutes
Welcome back
You've done 0 of 46 photos.
Continue on your phone
The photos need to be taken on your phone. Scan this code with your phone's camera.
Your progress is saved to .
Front of the bag
Stand back so the whole bag is in the frame, straight on, with the straps and flap closed.
Back of the bag
The whole bag from behind, straight on.
Back of the handles
Turn the bag so you can see the back of both handles.
Right handle join
A close-up of where the handles join the bag on the right, showing the stitching.
Left handle join
A close-up of where the handles join the bag on the left, showing the stitching.
Top left corner, from the back
From behind, a close-up of the top left corner.
Left strap join, from the back
From behind, a close-up of where the left strap (sangle) joins the bag.
Top right corner, from the back
From behind, a close-up of the top right corner.
Right strap join, from the back
From behind, a close-up of where the right strap (sangle) joins the bag.
Handles from above
Look straight down on the handles.
Base
Turn the bag over and show the whole base, including all the feet.
Bottom left corner, from the front
From the front, a close-up of the bottom left corner, taken slightly from the side.
Foot close-up
A sharp close-up of one of the metal feet (clous) on the base.
Around a foot
A close-up of the leather around where a foot is fixed to the base.
Bottom right corner, from the front
From the front, a close-up of the bottom right corner, taken slightly from the side.
Closed straps
The front of the bag with both straps (sangles) closed over the turn-lock.
Closed lock
A close-up of the front hardware with the straps closed and the turn-lock shut.
Right plate
A close-up of the right-hand metal plate on the front.
Left plate
A close-up of the left-hand metal plate on the front.
Back of the strap plate
Lift a strap and show the back of the metal plate on it. If the date stamp is here, make sure it's sharp and you can skip the date stamp step later.
Straps open, flap tucked in
Open both straps and tuck the flap inside the bag, then photograph the front.
Turn-lock (touret)
A straight-on close-up of the turn-lock.
Hermès stamp
A sharp, straight-on close-up of the Hermès stamp on the front, showing the full wording.
Right pontet
A close-up of the right pontet.
Left pontet
A close-up of the left pontet.
Side, with the bag open
Open the straps and flap, then photograph the side of the bag.
Strap stitching at the side
A close-up of the stitching where the strap threads through the side.
Top, with the bag open
Look down into the open bag from above.
Inside the bag
The whole inside of the empty bag.
Zip pocket corner
A close-up of a corner of the inside zip pocket, taken slightly from the side.
Zip close-up
A sharp close-up of the zip pull and teeth.
Stitching under the zip pocket
A close-up of the stitching underneath the inside zip pocket.
Left strap stitching close-up
A close-up of the stitching where the left strap joins the bag.
Date stamp
A sharp close-up of the date stamp, showing every letter and symbol. Where it sits depends on the age of the bag. Ask us if you can't find it.
Closed zip end, from the corner
The end of the closed zip, taken from the corner of the pocket.
Front pocket corner stitching
A close-up of the stitching in a corner of the inside front pocket (the one with no zip).
End of the closed zip
A close-up of the end of the zip when closed.
Right strap stitching close-up
A close-up of the stitching where the right strap joins the bag.
Front pocket left stitching
A close-up of the stitching on the left of the inside front pocket (the one with no zip).
Front pocket right stitching
A close-up of the stitching on the right of the inside front pocket.
Lock, clochette and tirette
Lay the padlock, its leather case (clochette) and the tirette together.
Padlock close-up
A sharp close-up of the padlock, showing any stamps and numbers.
Keyhole close-up
A sharp close-up of the padlock's keyhole.
Key close-up
A sharp close-up of a key, showing any numbers.
Dust bags
Any dust bags that came with the bag.
Receipt
The original receipt, if you have it. You can cover any personal details.
Check your photos
Tap any photo to retake it. We may ask for more photos before giving an opinion.
Hermès Expertise Since 2002
Over 20 years of experience in sourcing, authenticating and valuing Hermès bags.