Types of SSL Certificates: DV, OV, and EV Validation Processes and Required Documents

SSL Certificates are divided into three main categories based on the type of validation:

• DV (Domain Validation)
• OV (Organization Validation)
• EV (Extended Validation)

Each has different document requirements and validation processes.

1. Quick Setup SSL Certificate (DV – Domain Validation)

Required Documents:

You do not need to provide any physical documents. It is sufficient to verify that you own the domain.

Validation Methods:

Can be done using any of the following:

• Email validation
• Adding a DNS record
• Uploading a specific file to the FTP directory

2. Business SSL Certificate (OV – Organization Validation)

Required Documents:

• Tax Certificate
• CPA Opinion Letter

Validation Process:

• Domain ownership is verified.
• The company's legal identity and address are confirmed using public databases or official documents.
• Your company is checked in third-party verified websites' databases (such as Dun & Bradstreet – dnb.com).
• Validation can also be done via a phone call to a registered company phone number.

3. Extended Validation SSL Certificate (EV – Extended Validation)

Required Documents:

• Tax Certificate
• CPA Opinion Letter
• Certificate Request Form (EV Certificate Request - Short Form)
• Subscriber Agreement (Sectigo Certificate Subscriber Agreement)

Validation Process:

• Domain ownership is verified.
• The company's legal identity and address are confirmed using public databases or official documents.
• Your company is checked in third-party verified websites' databases (such as Dun & Bradstreet – dnb.com).
• Validation can also be done via a phone call to a registered company phone number.

Validation and Installation Support:

If you purchase an OV or EV SSL certificate through Atak Domain, our expert technical support team will provide free validation and installation assistance.