Required Proof-of-Organization Documents
When you request a True BusinessID or Wildcard SSL certificate, GeoTrust will verify the identity of the business entity responsible for the Internet domain name for which the SSL certificate is requested. Before proceeding through the enrollment process, you should know what information you will need to provide to complete the verification process.
Please note that required proof-of-organization documentation applies to True BusinessID SSL and Wildcard SSL only. You do not need to provide documentation for QuickSSL nor QuickSSL Premium.
Acceptable documents for Proof-of-Organization include at least ONE of the following:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Business License
- Doing Business As (DBA) registration
- Partnership documentation
- Sole Proprietorship documentation
- Dunn & Bradstreet number (Not Required)
Note: All documents must be provided in English or with an English translation. If you represent a Government Department, Non-Government Organization, or a University, there are special instructions. If your domain is registered to you as an individual, rather than a company or organization, you will need to submit a copy of your valid drivers license or valid passport.
You must make sure that the following items consistently match in order to have your server certificate order processed:
- The Registrant listed in the WHOIS record for the domain name in question.
- The Organization appearing in your Proof-of-Organization documents.
- The Organization entered into the CSR (Certificate Signing Request)
For example, let's say the legal name of your business is Metro Booksellers LLC. Your domain's WHOIS record should show Metro Booksellers LLC as the registrant of the domain. Additionally, if you have a business license, the business license should be issued to Metro Booksellers LLC. Lastly, when you generate your CSR the Organization field in the CSR should be Metro Booksellers LLC.
In addition, GeoTrust may contact your state or local government to confirm that your organization is in "Good Standing".
After placing an online order, please fax your Proof-of-Organization information to 1-858-300-5306. Include your domain name and GeoTrust order ID number on the cover letter. If any of the above items do not match or are not submitted, the processing of your certificate request will be delayed.
If you need help understanding what is required for proof-of-organization we'd be happy to help you, please contact us.
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