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How Are EV SSL-Secured Web Sites Displayed in Internet Browsers?

New versions of leading Internet browsers — starting with Internet Explorer 7...

Renewing an EV SSL Certificate

To renew an expiring EV SSL certificate, you must purchase a certificate-renewal...

How Long Does it Take to Issue an Premium SSL Certificate?

Once ALL necessary documentation has been submitted, a Premium SSL certificate...

What is the difference between a Premium SSL Certificate and a Deluxe SSL Certificate?

The main difference between Premium and Deluxe SSL certificates is the vetting process...

How Do I Get My Premium SSL Certificate to Show the Green Bar in Internet Explorer 7 on XP?

In order for the Internet Explorer 7 running on Windows XP to display the green bar...

Which Documentation Is Required in Order to Apply for an Extended Validation SSL Certificate?

Depending on the requesting corporation, a combination of the following documents must...

How Do I apply for an Premium SSL Certificate?

In order to request an Premium SSL certificate, you must submit a certificate request...

What Are the Benefits of an Extended Validation SSL Certificate?

In essence: The combination of a rigorous, standardized vetting process and new...

What Is the Validity Period of an Extended Validation SSL Certificate?

Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates are available with one- or two-year validity.

Why Does Everyone Who Signs the Documents Have to Be Validated?

Only by thoroughly validating the identity and credentials of everyone involved in the...

What Is a Certificate Approver?

A certificate approver is an individual who is authorized to approve certificate...

Can I Use Just a Registered DBA Name (i.e., Assumed Name or Trade Name) Instead of Legal Company Name When Applying for a Premium SSL Certificate?

No. You must submit the verifiable and legally registered name of your organization...

To an Organization, What Is the Advantage of Having an EV SSL Certificate?

To an organization, the main advantage of having an EV SSL certificate is that...

What Is a Verified Accountant Letter?

In some instances (but not in the context of domain control verification), a Verified...

What is a Premium SSL Certificate?

A Premium SSL certificate is a digital certificate issued in conformance with the...

Can I Request a Premium SSL Certificate for a Privately Registered Domain?

Yes, Premium SSL Certificates can be requested and issued for privately-registered...

What Is a Subscriber Agreement?

A Subscriber Agreement is a contract between the Certification Authority (CA) and the...

What Is a Certificate Requestor?

A certificate requestor is the primary contact person representing the certificate...

Which Browsers Support Premium SSL Certificates?

Currently, the following browser versions support the Premium SSL certificates: ...

What Type of Organization Can Request an Premium SSL Certificate?

Any incorporated or limited liability company which is legally registered in the U.S....

What Is a Verified Legal Opinion?

In order for the Certification Authority (CA) to process an Premium SSL certificate...

What Is a Contract Signer?

A contract signer is an individual who is authorized to sign legal documents on behalf...

How Do I Install a Premium SSL certificate?

A Premium SSL certificate is installed just like any other SSL certificate. The...

Can I Upgrade an Existing Deluxe/SSL Certificate to a Premium SSL Certificate?

If you want to upgrade an existing SSL certificate to a Premium SSL certificate, the...