Sign your emails as the verified professional you are
Individual Validation S/MIME (IV S/MIME) puts your verified first and last name into every digital signature — so clients, patients, and counterparties know exactly who sent the email and can trust it hasn’t been tampered with. Ideal for lawyers, doctors, accountants, engineers, notaries, and any professional whose personal identity is central to their communications.
Professional identity — verified and signed into every email
IV S/MIME builds on the signing and encryption capabilities of Basic S/MIME by adding a validated layer of personal identity. SSL.com verifies your first and last name against official documentation before issuing the certificate — and your verified name appears in the digital signature attached to every email you send.
For professionals whose clients or patients place significant trust in their personal identity — lawyers signing engagement letters, doctors communicating with patients, accountants sending financial documents — IV S/MIME transforms your email signature from a self-assertion into a verified credential.
Why professionals use IV S/MIME
IV S/MIME is the right choice for…
- ✓ Lawyers signing client engagement letters, contracts, and correspondence
- ✓ Accountants and auditors sending financial reports and tax documents
- ✓ Engineers signing technical specifications and project communications
- ✓ Doctors and healthcare professionals communicating with patients and colleagues
- ✓ Notaries signing and authenticating documents via email
- ✓ Any professional whose personal identity in email communications carries weight with clients
Configure & Buy IV S/MIME
Select Certificate Duration
From purchase to professionally verified email — 4 steps
Works with the email clients you already use
| Email client | Signing | Encryption | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook | ✓ | ✓ | Native S/MIME support — no plugin required |
| Apple Mail | ✓ | ✓ | Native support on macOS and iOS |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | ✓ | ✓ | Native support |
| Google Workspace Gmail | ✓ | ✓ | Requires Google Workspace Business or Enterprise plan |
| Outlook on the Web | ✓ | ✓ | Supported in Microsoft 365 environments |
Issued by an audited, compliant CA
CA/B Forum S/MIME Baseline Requirements
IV S/MIME issued under the CA/B Forum S/MIME BR — the global standard for S/MIME certificate issuance
WebTrust for S/MIME BR (BDO)
SSL.com is audited annually by BDO under the WebTrust for S/MIME Baseline Requirements program
Individual identity validation
Name verified against government-issued ID prior to certificate issuance
Frequently asked questions
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Also in Email Security
Basic S/MIME
Personal email privacy — no name validation needed
OV S/MIME — Organization Validated
Organizations securing functional addresses (support@, billing@)
Sponsor S/MIME — IV + OV
Professionals representing a firm — individual + organization validation
