What do I need to do before I apply for my certificate?
A digital certificate is a form of ID, just like a Driver’s License or Passport. We need to verify your identity before we can approve your application and issue your certificate.
Here is a list of what you will need to provide:
• An official Photo ID: Driver’s license or State ID Card
• A Credit Card: In your name for address verification (not necessarily for payment)
• Personal Information: Your FULL name (no nicknames or abbreviations), home address, and Social Security Number
• Payment Information: Credit Card number or Payment Voucher number
If you are requesting a certificate that asserts affiliation with an organization, you will also need to submit forms that demonstrate that your organization is authorizing you to obtain a certificate that includes the organization name.