Document Signing Certificates
Sign documents that hold up — legally, professionally, and under scrutiny
SSL.com's document signing certificates embed a verified identity into every PDF, contract, and official document you sign. Three validation levels cover individual professionals, organizations, and scenarios requiring both personal and organizational identity in a single signature.
Three validation levels for every signing scenario
IV Document Signing
For professionals
Your verified personal name in every signature. Ideal for lawyers, accountants, doctors, consultants, and notaries.
OV Document Signing
For organizations
Organization name verified. Shareable across authorized staff. Supports eSealing for automated high-volume signing.
IV+OV Document Signing
For highest assurance
Both individual and organizational identity in one signature. Maximum non-repudiation. Ideal for executives and regulated signatories.
Compare document signing certificates
| Feature | IV — Individual | OV — Organization | IV+OV — Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is validated | Individual’s name | Organization’s name and domain | Both individual and organization |
| Best for | Professionals signing in a personal capacity | Organizations — shareable, supports eSealing | Executives, regulated professionals |
| Personal name in signature | Yes | No | Yes |
| Organization name in signature | No | Yes | Yes |
| Shareable across signers | No | Yes | No |
| eSealing support | No | Yes | No |
| Adobe AATL trusted | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| eIDAS compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sign from anywhere — no hardware needed | Add eSigner for Documents → Cloud signing from any device. Works with all three certificates. | ||
| Get started | Buy IV → | Buy OV → | Buy IV+OV → |
