Abstract: A system and method for verifying credentials are provided. The system includes a credential verification server (102) and a plurality of credential verification local servers (104). The system (100) is configured to receive a request from credential seeker (CS) to verify credentials of a credential owner (CO). The request is forwarded to an appropriate credential verification local server (104) among the plurality of credential verification local servers (104). Thereafter, the credential owner (CO) is notified about the request. Further, instruction is received from the credential owner (CO), wherein the instruction comprises at least one of, denying permission, granting permission to verify credential information as requested by the credential seeker (CS) and granting permission to verify credential information after modifying scope of access to information. Subsequently, access is provided to the credential seeker (CS) to verify credentials based on the instruction received by the credential owner (CO).