CHAS Logo: How to Get It, Standard vs Elite, and the Usage Rules

Last updated 30/10/2026.

There is no public CHAS logo download. The CHAS logo is an exclusive digital asset for CHAS-verified contractors: you request it, with stickers if you want them, through CHAS's logo and sticker request page as an existing member, and the logo you get shows which of the three CHAS membership levels you hold — Standard, Advanced or Elite. So the CHAS Elite logo is only for CHAS Elite members. Only current, paid-up members may display it, and the moment your membership lapses, your right to use the badge lapses with it. That's the whole rulebook in one paragraph. The part that actually costs subcontractors work is the bit nobody explains: what you're allowed to claim with the badge, which version you're entitled to, and what happens if you use it wrong on a bid. This guide translates CHAS's own rules into plain terms, and pairs with our guide to what CHAS accreditation actually is. For the real costs and paperwork behind the badge, see our breakdown of CHAS accreditation real costs, documents and timeline, and for the full paperwork checklist see every document CHAS accreditation actually requires. Once you're checking a bid, you can use the CHAS accreditation checker to verify a contractor's status rather than take a logo on trust — and if a buyer asks you to prove your own status, see the section below on what to send instead of a logo.

The short version, before you read on:

• Where you get it: request it from CHAS as an existing member — no public download exists.
• Who may use it: current, paid-up CHAS-verified contractors only, and only for the tier they hold (Standard, Advanced or Elite).
• How long it's valid: from your assessment date until your membership renewal date — it expires automatically with your subscription.
• What happens if you display it after lapsing: you're making a false claim on the document it appears on, and a buyer who verifies your status can mark the bid non-compliant.

See our CHAS cost guide for what each tier costs before you decide which logo you're aiming for.

TL;DR

The CHAS logo is only available to current, paid-up CHAS-verified contractors, and you request it from CHAS as an existing member — there is no public download. Your membership tier decides your logo: CHAS Standard, Advanced and Elite are three different marks proving three different things. The badge proves you've passed CHAS's health and safety assessment to the SSIP standard — it does not prove your insurance is valid, that a client has approved you, or that you hold every accreditation a buyer wants. And the trap that quietly disqualifies bids: putting an expired logo, or a tier you don't actually hold, on a live tender. Last reviewed 30/10/2026.

What does the CHAS accreditation logo actually prove to a main contractor?

CHAS (now branded Veriforce CHAS) is a founding member of SSIP — Safety Schemes in Procurement. When you pass the CHAS Standard assessment, NEBOSH-qualified assessors have reviewed your health and safety policy, procedures and records against the SSIP standard, which is the Stage 1 health and safety prequalification defined under the CDM 2015 regulations, according to CHAS's own description of the assessment.

In plain terms, the badge says one thing, and says it well: this contractor's health and safety paperwork was independently checked and met the recognised baseline on a given date. That is genuinely worth something at a tender gate — it's exactly the box a main contractor or public buyer needs ticked before you set foot on site.

What the CHAS logo does not prove

This is where subcontractors get caught out, because a buyer's assumptions and the badge's actual scope don't line up:

The CHAS health and safety assessment page is explicit that the self-certified insurance module only lets you upload evidence — it does not validate the policy for you.

Which CHAS logo can I use: Standard, Advanced or Elite?

There isn't one CHAS logo. CHAS's logos highlight which of its three membership levels you hold, according to CHAS's logo request page, and the level decides what the badge tells a buyer. Using the wrong one — an Elite mark when you only hold Standard — is a false claim on a tender, not a harmless upgrade.

What does the CHAS Elite logo mean?

The CHAS Elite logo is the one buyers asking for the Common Assessment Standard look for. On CHAS's packages page, Elite is the only level that meets Common Assessment Standard requirements; it also meets SSIP and the former PAS 91 standard. Advanced meets SSIP and the former PAS 91 standard but not the Common Assessment Standard, and Standard meets SSIP only. If a tender asks for the Common Assessment Standard, a Standard or Advanced logo doesn't answer it, however prominently it sits on the bid.

Since PPN 03/24, public sector buyers are increasingly told to require Elite (Common Assessment Standard) compliance — and it's worth understanding what's actually covered by the Common Assessment Standard question set before you assume Elite membership alone ticks every box — so if you're chasing public work, check which mark the tender actually asks for before you assume Standard is enough. For a full breakdown of what each tier costs, see our CHAS cost guide alongside the wider CHAS accreditation costs, documents and timeline; for how the schemes stack up against each other, see CHAS vs SafeContractor vs Constructionline; and for the full list of paperwork each tier expects, see every document CHAS accreditation actually requires.

Where does the CHAS logo come from, and who can display it?

The CHAS logo is not something you find on a third-party site or a generic logo pack — it comes directly from CHAS, issued only to the company it belongs to. You request it from your own CHAS account once membership is current and paid; there's no public download link anywhere else, and a logo copied from an old tender document or a supplier's website isn't yours to use.

Which mark you're entitled to display depends entirely on your membership level:

• CHAS Standard members may display the Standard mark only — it proves SSIP-standard health & safety, nothing wider.
• CHAS Advanced members may display the Advanced mark, which covers SSIP plus the former PAS 91 risk areas.
• CHAS Elite members may display the Elite mark, tied to the Common Assessment Standard.

You can only ever show the mark for the tier you currently hold and pay for — not the tier you're working towards, and not a tier you used to hold before downgrading.

Usage rules in plain terms

• No use after lapse. The moment your subscription stops being current, your right to the logo stops with it — on tender documents, your van, and your website.
• Name the tier correctly. Calling yourself "CHAS accredited" when you only hold Standard, but captioning it as Elite or Advanced, is a false claim — use the exact tier name.
• Tender documents. Only place the logo on a bid if your membership will still be current on the date the buyer reads it, not just the date you submit.
• Van and website use. The same rule applies to vehicle stickers and website footers as to tender PDFs — if membership lapses, the sticker and the web graphic both need removing, not just the tender copy.

How do I download the CHAS logo and stickers?

There is no public logo download — the mark is exclusively available to current CHAS-verified contractors, and that exclusivity is the point: it's proof you're paid-up and in-date. The CHAS logo and sticker request process works like this:

1. 1
   Check your membership is live. You can only request the logo while your subscription is current. If you've lapsed, renew first — using the badge after expiry is the classic tender-killer covered below.
2. 2
   Use CHAS's request page as an existing member. The logo and sticker request page has a "Request your sticker pack" link and separate contacts for new members, existing members and clients. Use the existing-member route, from the company details on your account.
3. 3
   Request the digital logo and stickers. Ask for your CHAS-verified contractor logo for letterheads, stationery, brochures, digital ads, your website and social media, and, if you want them, stickers for your vehicles.
4. 4
   Check you've been sent the right level. The logo shows your membership level. If you've moved up to Advanced or Elite, make sure the file you use is the new one, and retire the old one everywhere it appears.

What are the rules on using the CHAS logo — and what happens if membership lapses?

CHAS controls the mark tightly, and the rules are straightforward once you know them. Logo use is authorised only for members and subscribers who have paid their annual subscription fee. When you display it on promotional material, CHAS's contractor terms ask that it sits alongside a factual explanation of the scheme rather than as a free-floating seal, and website use should carry the CHAS copyright reference.

A worked example makes the renewal trap concrete. Say a 12-engineer electrical and mechanical firm passed CHAS accreditation in March 2025 and put the logo on every quote template. Their membership lapsed in March 2026, but the logo stayed on the template. In May 2026 they submit for a £5,000 planned-maintenance contract with the badge still on page one. The buyer's compliance check pulls the live CHAS record, sees no current membership, and marks the bid non-compliant — not because the firm is unsafe, but because the claim printed on the document is false on the day it's read. The fix costs nothing but attention: strip the badge the day you lapse, and only re-add it once you've renewed. Our guide to accreditation renewal deadlines is the cheapest insurance against this — and worth pairing with what SSIP mutual recognition doesn't cover, since renewal tracking and re-uploading evidence per scheme are exactly the gaps mutual recognition leaves open.

One reassurance on branding: the 2024 rebrand to Veriforce CHAS did not invalidate existing marks. Certificates and van stickers issued under the CHAS brand remain valid, and you don't need to reapply for new versions just because the branding changed — only because your membership has renewed or you've moved tier.

What should I send a buyer instead of just the logo?

A logo on a quote or letterhead is a visual claim, but it isn't proof a buyer can actually check. If a main contractor asks you to demonstrate your CHAS status for a specific tender, send one of these instead:

• Your CHAS certificate PDF. This carries your membership number, tier and expiry date — far harder to misread than a logo on a template.
• A link to the CHAS checker. You can verify any contractor's current CHAS status and tier using the CHAS accreditation checker, which lets the buyer confirm you're live against the real record rather than trusting a static image.

Sending the certificate or a checker link instead of (or alongside) the logo removes any doubt about whether the badge on your paperwork is current — and it's the same evidence a buyer's compliance team will pull anyway.

Keeping your renewal date visible matters just as much as the logo itself — our guide to accreditation renewal deadlines covers how to avoid the lapse trap in the first place, and what SSIP mutual recognition doesn't cover explains why renewal tracking stays entirely on you even once you hold multiple SSIP-recognised schemes. The health and safety paperwork behind the badge is covered in full in the health and safety policy small contractors need to pass CHAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download the CHAS logo without being a member?

No. The CHAS logo is exclusively available to current CHAS-verified contractors and is issued on request from your registered account — there is no public download. That exclusivity is exactly what makes it meaningful proof at a tender gate.

Does the CHAS logo prove I'm insured?

No. CHAS Standard includes a self-certified insurance module where you upload evidence, but CHAS does not independently verify that your policy is active or valid. Displaying the logo next to an "insured" claim implies a verification that hasn't actually happened.

Can I use the CHAS Elite logo if I only hold CHAS Standard?

No — the logo shows your membership level, and using an Elite logo on Standard membership is a false claim. Elite is the only CHAS level that meets Common Assessment Standard requirements. Use only the logo for the tier you currently hold, and check which tier a tender requires before you bid for it.

What happens if I use an expired CHAS logo on a tender?

A buyer who verifies your CHAS status against the live record will see no current membership and can mark the bid non-compliant. Remove the badge the moment your membership lapses, and only restore it once you've renewed.

Do I need a new logo after the Veriforce CHAS rebrand?

No. Existing CHAS certificates and stickers remain valid and you don't need to reapply because of the rebrand. You only need a fresh logo when your membership renews or you change tier.

Where can I check what CHAS accreditation actually costs?

See our CHAS cost guide for guide prices across Standard, Advanced and Elite, and our guide to what CHAS accreditation actually is for the full picture of what you're paying for beyond the logo.

CHAS's logo request and packages pages checked 30/10/2026; other sources checked 17/07/2026. This guide is informational and not legal or compliance advice — for the exact wording a specific tender requires, always check the tender documents or ask the buyer directly.