Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for receiving an identifier of a transferred item from an asset database of an owner of the item, updating an inventory tracking database of a certification management system to include the transferred item, receiving a representation of compliance that the transferred item is held by a custodian from a custodian inventory management system, generating a certificate for the item indicating that the item is held by the custodian, in response to receiving the representation of compliance, and distributing the certificate to the owner and the custodian of the transferred item.