eIDAS-Compliant Certificates and Solutions
Qualified eIDAS certificates ensure compliance with European regulations and hold the same legal effect as handwritten signatures. As a QTSP, Sectigo provides eIDAS compliance certificates for secure digital signatures, seals, and timestamps.
Key Information on eIDAS Certificates
These digital certificates enable individuals and organizations, depending on the type purchased, to electronically sign or seal PDF and other documents in compliance with the eIDAS regulation. They are compatible with a wide range of signing solutions, including Adobe products. The certificate verifies the signatory's identity and ensures the document’s authenticity. The eIDAS regulation establishes a recognized standard and chain of trust, primarily used within the European Union.
eIDAS Certificates issued by Sectigo are compatible with various signing platforms and trusted by qualified trust service providers in each EU member nation. They support widely used file formats, including Adobe PDF and Microsoft Office documents.
There are two main types of eIDAS certificates:
The certificate in the name of an individual used for document signatures
The certificate in the name of an organization used for document seals
Both types come with an unlimited number of signatures
Validation is an important part of the eIDAS certificate issuing process. As such, Sectigo has adopted stringent validation policies and procedures to strengthen the security of certificate operations and validation processes.
Sectigo verifies the following:
- The identity of the key holder, the subject named in the certificate
- The identity and address of the entity to confirm its physical existence
- That the entity has authorized the issuance of the certificate
The validation work is done by Sectigo. You are required to respond to emails, follow instructions and provide the requested documents.
As a QTSP (Qualified Trust Service Provider), Sectigo aims to promptly complete your order while adhering to strict EU regulation and validation standards. To ensure the integrity of the certificate, Sectigo will not issue a certificate that has not passed validation.
After you have submitted the required documents, Sectigo will validate the information and identity. The validation process may take 1-5 business days. You will be notified when the validation process is complete. Once the certificate is issued, it will be installed on a secure USB token and mailed to you. The arrival time depends on your location and shipping methods. You will receive tracking information via email.
For more information on how to use the eIDAS certificates, refer to our detailed eIDAS Certificate Instructions.
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