Knowledge Base

This document explains the face-to-face vetting process, documents required and the process for eIDAS certificates

Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain

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

Check whether your organization is eligible for a VMC or CMC and learn which validation checks Sectigo performs before issuance.

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.

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

Create a DNS TXT record for BIMI so that your VMC logo can display in email for each domain or subdomain.

Explains what a pre-validation order is in the Sectigo Account Portal and how to locate its order number and current validation status.

eIDAS Citizen Certificate Validation ensures that certificates are issued only to verified individuals under the eIDAS Regulation, enabling secure and compliant electronic transactions across the European internal market.

Explains the validation process for eIDAS Seal and QWAC PSD2 certificates, including identity, organization, and regulatory role verification. Highlights key validation steps, required checks, and how organizations meet eIDAS and PSD2 compliance requirements during certificate issuance.