Document Signing Certificates
Document signing certificates provide trusted assurance of authentication for electronically transmitted documents by validating author and document.
Document Signing Certificate
Document Signing Certificates
A digital signature uses a secure digital key that certifies the identity of the author of a digital message or document.
Document signing certificates provide trusted assurance of authentication for electronically transmitted documents by validating author and document. Digital certificates give customers confidence that the received documents originate from the recognized source and have not been forged or tampered with.
Adobe Document Signing Certificates offered by Sectigo enable organizations to secure Adobe documents with digital signatures.
Certification originates from the Adobe Certified Document Services (CDS) or the Certificate Authorities that are members of the Adobe Approved Trust List (AATL). Certification attests that the signer has been verified by Adobe for compliance to its requirements and that the certificate is on the protected hardware.
Sectigo provides a complete range of digital signature capabilities while maintaining competitive prices.
Supported file formats
Document Signing Certificates can be used on any platform that trusts the Sectigo root certificate. Most PDF file formats are supported, including Adobe PDF.
Sectigo Document Signing Certificates can be ordered for any valid email address. There are two types of Document Signing Certificates:
- The certificate in the name of an individual
- The certificate in the name of an organization
| Identity in certificate | Lifetime of certificate | Number of signatures |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 1 year | Unlimited |
| Individual | 2 year | Unlimited |
| Individual | 3 year | Unlimited |
| Group | 1 year | Unlimited |
| Group | 2 year | Unlimited |
| Group | 3 year | Unlimited |
Adobe document signing by an individual
Enables individuals to digitally sign PDF documents while complying with the U.S. Federal ESIGN Act and applicable international laws. The certificate verifies the publisher's identity and authenticity of the document.
The following are key features:
- Unlimited signatures
- iKey USB token
- Signer's name and email are displayed
- Adobe Approved Trust List member
- FIPS Validated Software - Provided by Sectigo upon purchase
Adobe document signing by an organization
Enables organizations to digitally sign PDF documents while complying with the U.S.Federal ESIGN Act and applicable international laws. The certificate verifies the publisher's identity and authenticity of the document.
The following are key features:
- Unlimited signatures
- iKey USB token
- Displays organization, department or group signature
- Adobe Approved Trust List member
- FIPS Validated Software - Provided by Sectigo upon purchase
What you need to know before you place an order
Validation is an important part of certificate issuing process. As such, Sectigo has adopted stringent validation policies and procedures to strengthen the security of certificate operations and the validation processes.
Sectigo verifies the following:
- The identity of the Applicant
- The identity and address of the entity to confirm its physical existence
- That the entity has authorized the issuance of the certificate
The validation work is done by Sectigo. You are required to respond to emails, follow instructions and provide the requested documents.
How long does it take to receive my Adobe certificate?
Sectigo aims to promptly complete your order while adhering to validation standards. To ensure the integrity of the certificate, Sectigo will not issue a certificate which has not passed validation.
After you have submitted the required documents, Sectigo will validate the information and identity. The validation process may take 1-5 business days. You will be notified by email when the validation process is complete. Once the certificate is issued, it will be installed on the USB token and mailed to you. Arrival time depends on your location and shipping methods. You will receive tracking information via email.
Resources
For more information, refer to the Document Signing Certificate document.