Organization validation certificate (OV)
The Organization Validated (OV) certificate establishes a higher level of trust than Domain Validation certificates because it not only verifies the domain of a website, but also validates the owner's information and confirms the existence of the company.
Once obtained, web visitors will see a green padlock in the browser address bar.
A natural person acting in the name and on behalf of a legal entity with which a contractual relationship is established specifying the scope of the representation.
The subscriber of a certificate is the natural or legal person who holds the certificate associated with the web server that is linked to a private key.
The following documentation is required to apply for this certificate:
- Identification Document: DNI, NIE.
- Power of Attorney proving the current Representation.
It should also identify the category of the entity:
- Private organization.
- Government entity.
- Commercial entity.
- Non-commercial entity.
EADTrust offers three options:
IN-PERSON IDENTIFICATION:
By appointment and after filling out the web form, you can go to EADTrust’s offices located at calle Méntrida 6, 28043 Madrid, with the indicated documentation. You can find step-by-step information on how to apply for an electronic certificate here*
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE BASED ON A QUALIFIED CERTIFICATE:
EADTrust will send you the contract of terms and conditions for the provision of the requested service. You must then sign it with an advanced electronic signature supported by a qualified certificate and send it to us together with the mandatory documentation, also signed. You can use your electronic ID or any other signature based on a qualified certificate issued by a service provider.
AUTHENTICATION BY A NOTARY:
You will need to go to the notary with the terms and conditions contract, identify yourself and sign the contract in the presence of the notary, so that the notary can attest to the authenticity of your signature. Once signed, you will need to email us the contract together with the notarial attestation. Foreign companies will also need to attach the Hague Apostille.
