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eIDAS Seal & QWAC Certificate Validation: What to Expect During Validation

Updated on May 29, 2026

Overview

This article explains how eIDAS Seal and Qualified Website Authentication Certificate (QWAC) validation works, what information is verified, and what organizations can expect during the validation process.

Common Questions This Article Answers

What is eIDAS Seal and QWAC Certificate Validation?

What information is validated for Seal and QWAC certificates?

What is the difference between Seal and QWAC validation?

Why is domain control validation required for QWAC?

What actions are required during validation?

What Is eIDAS Seal & QWAC Certificate Validation?

It is a structured organization and authorization verification process required before issuing eIDAS Seal and QWAC certificates.

How eIDAS Seal & QWAC Validation Works

Validation confirms organizational legitimacy, authorization, and applicant identity. QWAC certificates additionally require domain control validation, while Seal certificates include enhanced email-based verification.

What Information Is Verified During Validation

Organization legal registration and good standing

Organization legal name and DBA (if applicable)

Verified business address where operations are conducted

Verified business phone number or email address

Certificate request authentication and authorization

Applicant identity via video-based identity verification

Additional email verification (Seal only)

Domain control validation (QWAC only)

Subscriber agreement and document integrity review

What to Expect During Validation

Sign and return the Subscriber Agreement

Ensure organization details match official registration records

Provide signer authority confirmation if requested

Complete video-based identity verification using a secure link

Complete domain control validation for QWAC certificates

Respond to validation calls or emails

Track progress through the Validation Manager

How to Avoid Common eIDAS Validation Delays

The most common eIDAS validation delays are caused by mismatched or incomplete organization information. The following tips can help speed up the process:

Use the Correct Legal Name

Enter the legally registered name of the organization in the company name field

Do not enter a trade name or DBA as the company name

If a trade name is used, it must be officially registered, verified, and entered in the appropriate field

Provide a Valid Business Address

Use the address (street name, city, state and country) where the organization conducts business

Do not use PO Boxes, virtual offices, mail forwarding addresses, or registered agent addresses

Identification Structures Used

National Trade Register (NTR)

National Value Added Tax (VAT)

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)

Use Cases

Digitally sealing documents to ensure integrity and authenticity

Securing websites and online services with verified organizational identity (QWAC)

Establishing trusted digital identities for organizations in the EU

Enabling legally recognized electronic transactions under the eIDAS Regulation

Additional Notes

If any information cannot be independently verified, a Validation Specialist will contact the customer with resolution options. QSCD certificate versions require the use of a USB token.