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Sectigo eIDAS Certificate Face-to-Face Validation

Updated on December 19, 2025
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This document explains the face-to-face vetting process, documents required and the process for eIDAS certificates

How to complete DCV using the CNAME method

Updated on May 29, 2026
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Create and verify a CNAME record on your public DNS so Sectigo can confirm domain control for a DV certificate.

Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain

Updated on October 20, 2025
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Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain

Banned Country List

Updated on August 21, 2024
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Currently, secure certificates of any type CANNOT be issued to individuals or business entities in the following countries, websites, or the following country-code-top-level domains (TLDs):

Token FAQ for EV Code Signing, OV Code Signing, Document Signing, and eIDAS Certificates

Updated on October 1, 2026
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Frequently asked questions about the hardware certificate tokens that Sectigo ships to customers.

eIDAS Certificate Validation: What Applicants Need to Do

Updated on October 1, 2026
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This article describes the eIDAS certificate validation process and the actions an applicant must complete before Sectigo can issue the certificate.

How Sectigo validates legal identity for a VMC or CMC

Updated on September 26, 2026
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Learn how Sectigo validates the legal identity, signer identity, assumed name, and physical address of an organization that applies for a VMC or CMC.

VMC and CMC eligibility requirements: Who can apply

Updated on September 26, 2026
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Check whether your organization is eligible for a VMC or CMC and learn which validation checks Sectigo performs before issuance.

How the VMC and CMC request and approval roles are assigned and verified

Updated on September 26, 2026
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Learn who the Contract Signer, Requester, and Approver are for a VMC or CMC order, how they are identified, and how their identity is verified.

How to replace or reissue a VMC or CMC Summary

Updated on September 26, 2026
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Replace or reissue a VMC or CMC to update organization details, domains, logo, or CSR, and learn which changes need revalidation.

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