Organization Validation Certificates

OV SSL Certificates

Organization Validation (OV) SSL certificates provide an extra level of online trust by authenticating the business identity and legitimacy. An organization must prove it owns the domain name it wishes to secure and confirm that it is a legally registered business. The verification process includes a certificate authority (CA) confirming details including company name and location before issuing the certificate.

This extra level of confirmation makes OV SSL/TLS certificates an ideal option for public-facing websites representing companies and organizations. Choose from single domain, multi-domain, and wildcard SSL options.

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of Fortune 1000
companies use Sectigo

Single Domain OV

Secures 1 domain

$179

Up to 32% off with multi-year

24/7 Expert Service
Unlimited Server Licenses
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Compatible with all leading web and mobile browsers
$1,000,000 SSL Certificate Warranty
Includes Sectigo Trust Seal

Multi-Domain OV

Includes 3 domains
+ can add up to 250 domains

$449

Up to 30% off with multi-year

24/7 Expert Service
Unlimited Server Licenses
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Compatible with all leading web and mobile browsers
$1,000,000 SSL Certificate Warranty
Includes Sectigo Trust Seal

Wildcard OV

Secures 1 domain
+ unlimited subdomains

$799

Up to 30% off with multi-year

24/7 Expert Service
Unlimited Server Licenses
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Compatible with all leading web and mobile browsers
$1,000,000 SSL Certificate Warranty
Includes Sectigo Trust Seal

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Save Time and Money with a Multi-Year Plan

Website security just got easier. With coverage ranging from 1-6 years, Sectigo's multi-year plans provide instant savings and consistent coverage in a simplified, long-term solution. To comply with the latest security requirements, you'll need to reissue your OV certificate once per year. 30 days before it's time to reissue, we'll send you email notifications along with instructions on how to reissue the updated certificate.

Validation Requirements

When Sectigo issues an Organization Validation SSL certificate, we will verify that your organization is a legal, legitimate entity. Sectigo will issue your digital certificate after verifying your organization through a few steps including confirming your organization’s presence in the registered location, telephone numbers, and domain ownership.

To ensure the process begins smoothly, double check that all information registered with your state or country is up to date and matches information supplied at checkout and in your user dashboard. Sectigo will confirm that your organization is registered and active in the location provided.

Sectigo will verify that your organization is legally registered in the state or country you have provided. We will confirm that you have a legitimate physical presence within the area registered. We can typically verify this information through a government database. Should additional information be required, we will notify you.

In order to receive an OV certificate, you must have a registered active telephone listing that is verifiable by an online telephone directory. It is important that your listing matches the exact business name and physical address that have been provided and verified.

In this step, we will confirm that the domain you are registering the certificate for is in fact owned by your organization. To do this, we will start by searching the internet database that houses domain registrar information, WHOIS.

The final step of verification is simple. We will call the telephone number associated with your organization to verify ownership and order. This is a short call and all you need to do is ensure you or a designated site admin are available and pick up the phone.

Intuitive Dashboard

In our customer dashboard, you'll be able to view all products you have with Sectigo, view their lifecycle status, issue or reissue, and renew expiring certificates, saving you time and fear that an expired certificate may down your site at an unexpected time.

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This type of SSL certificate will secure an organization’s domain but requires a CA to verify multiple details about the organization before issuance. Throughout the validation process an organization must prove they own the domain they are wishing to secure and that they are a legitimate business. To prove this they must verify specific details about the business including location and phone number.

Organization Validation certificates have a more in-depth verification process when compared to Domain Validation (DV) certificates. Organizations must prove they are a legitimate business and own the domain they are trying to secure whereas a DV SSL only requires proof of domain ownership. A DV certificate works for internal sites and test servers while OV certificates are a suitable option for public-facing websites that represent companies or organizations. A DV SSL can be issued in minutes but an OV SSL is typically issued within 1-3 business days. Both types provide the padlock in the address bar.

At Sectigo®, an OV SSL starts at $120 for the single domain option when you choose a six year subscription. The cost goes up for Multi-Domain and Wildcard types.

Multi-year plans provide instant savings and consistent coverage in a simplified, long-term solution. While you will have to reissue your certificate each year per industry standards, you're guaranteed the lowest price today, and locked in with coverage for multiple years.

Still Have Questions?

Our technical support team is ready to assist you in selecting the right certificate for you. Our experts are helping customers 24/7/365.
Simply chat with us now or reach us at [email protected] or by phone:

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+1 888 266 6361

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