Abstract: A verification assembly (10) for the verification of an article (34) so as to prevent tampering and positively identify the article (34) for use in future legal proceedings. The assembly (10) includes a flexible, adhesive substrate (12) having one face (18) thereof provided with an identification portion (22); the portion (22) presents a sufficient area to allow placement thereon of a unique, identifiable image of a print (38) of a person verifying the article (34). Preferably, a first image developing composition is applied to the identification portion 22, and a supply (14) of second image developing composition is provided, with the second composition being complemental with the first composition for image development. In use, the substrate (12) is adhesively applied to the article (34) so as to inhibit tampering.