Digital certificate

Every day more paperwork can be done online, but it is essential to have a digital certificate. In these lines below we explain you what a digital certificate is and where you may obtain yours.

What is a digital certificate?  

 It is a document that users need to identify themselves online and to make operations through the net, either in public or private institutions.

What is a digital certificate for?

Digital certificates enable you to use electronic signature.

What types of certificates are there?

 There are different types of digital certificates, for example, Electronic IDs that can be obtained from public authorities or from the police.

Certificate details.

 Digital certificate consist of the following details: name, ID number, public password, date of issue and expiration and serial number.

Validity date.

It must always be stated on the certificate.   

The Electronic ID.

This type of digital certificate identifies users and enables them to use their electronic signature so that they can sign all kind of electronic documents.

What are the benefits of an electronic signature?

 It is very useful because it let users make their transactions on the internet, have access to their services, consult bank details, and make more operations, without having to go to the actual bank branch. This signature has the same value than the signature in writing.