Twitter has introduced a verified account feature. The beta-feature has been introduced for anyone that has experienced identity issues and will see a badge added to the Twitter page of accounts that have been verified.

“We’re starting with well-known accounts that have had problems with impersonation or identity confusion. (For example, well-known artists, athletes, actors, public officials, and public agencies).”

If you fall into this category complete this form on the site.

Twitter could use registration as a mechanism to drive revenue. Users would be will to pay a few dollars to verify their account. But the feature is free and limited to individuals and public organisations.

“We may verify more accounts in the future, but because of the cost and time required, we’re only testing this feature with a small set of folks for the time being. As the test progresses we may be able to expand this test to more accounts over the next several months.”

While there is no plan to open up account verification for business it’s clearly something that it is considering as it has asked businesses to register their interest.

“We’re not testing this feature now with businesses. However, if you’re interested in verification for your business, fill out this feedback form and let us know.”