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Digital Certificates
Digitally Sign and Seal Documents with Certified Digital Signatures
Replace traditional wet ink signatures with digital document signing to create legally binding, non-repudiable records. IdenTrust’s digital signature services help agencies and professionals streamline approvals, eliminate paper, and maintain a secure audit trail that verifies the sequence of signing activities.
Professionals such as engineers, architects, surveyors, and government officials can use a digital signature certificate to apply a secure digital seal to plans and documents. These document signing certificates meet compliance standards and are ideal for federal, state, and local transactions.
Digital signatures also enhance email security by authenticating the sender and preserving message integrity. Whether you're signing PDFs or securing communications, our pdf signing certificates and certified digital signatures ensure trust and data protection.
IdenTrust, a trusted Certification Authority (CA), issues signature certification for electronic documents and supports eNotary customization of seals and facsimile signatures. If you're ready to buy a digital signature, explore our resources and certificate options below to get started.
Ensure the authenticity and integrity of your documents with IdenTrust’s trusted digital signature services. Our digital document signing solutions allow professionals to apply certified digital signatures and digital seals to PDFs and other file types, ensuring compliance and trust. Whether you're looking to buy a digital signature, obtain a PDF signing certificate, or explore document signing certificates for your organization, IdenTrust provides secure and scalable options tailored to your needs.
Overview of Digital Signing and Sealing
Secure your documents with digital signature certificates and digital seals from IdenTrust. Our solutions ensure authenticity, integrity, and compliance for professionals across industries.
Electronic Signing vs. Digital Signing
Understand the key differences between electronic signatures and certified digital signatures. Learn why document signing certificates offer higher assurance and legal validity for sensitive transactions.
Using Professional Digital Seals
Apply a digital seal to your signed documents to reinforce your professional identity. Combine PDF signing certificates with visual seals for added trust and branding.
Federal Bridge Certified Certificates
IdenTrust offers Federal Bridge Certified digital signature services for government and enterprise use. These certificates meet strict compliance and interoperability standards.
Simplify Government Document Submissions with Certified Digital Signatures
Many federal, state, and local agencies now require digital document signing and digital seals for electronic submissions. IdenTrust provides digital signature certificates under the IdenTrust Global Common (IGC) program—Federal Bridge Cross-Certified and trusted by government entities nationwide.
Our certificates are ideal for document signing and signature certification in regulated environments. When issued on a hardware device (HID USB Token or HID Smart Card), they are AATL-enabled, meaning your certified digital signatures are instantly trusted in Adobe® products.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is digital signing and sealing?
Digital signing and sealing use identity-based digital certificates to legally sign electronic documents and apply professional or agency seals. This process replaces traditional wet ink signatures and embossed seals, ensuring authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation on digitally signed and sealed PDFs.
2. How is a digital signature different from an electronic signature?
A digital signature uses cryptographic methods and a digital certificate to verify the signer’s identity and ensure the document hasn’t been altered. An electronic signature is a broader term that may include typed names or scanned images and doesn’t necessarily offer the same level of security or legal assurance.
3. Who uses digital signing and sealing certificates?
These certificates are commonly used by engineers, architects, surveyors, government agencies, and professionals who need to submit signed and sealed documents electronically. They are also used by eNotaries and organizations that require secure, auditable approval workflows.
4. Are digital signatures legally binding?
Yes. Digital signatures are legally recognized under laws like the
5. Can I customize the appearance of my digital signature or seal?
Yes. IdenTrust certificates allow users to customize the visual appearance of their digital signature in applications like Adobe® Acrobat. You can include a facsimile of your handwritten signature or a professional seal, while maintaining the cryptographic integrity of the signature.
6. What are the benefits of using digital signing and sealing?
Benefits include:
- Enhanced security through encryption and identity verification
- Legal compliance with digital signature laws
- Streamlined workflows by eliminating paper-based processes
- Audit trails that track signing activity
- Professional presentation with customizable seals and signatures
7. How do I get started with IdenTrust digital signing and sealing certificates?
Visit the IdenTrust Digital Signing & Sealing page (this page) and then click the Buy Now button and then use the Certificate Selection Wizard to choose the right certificate. After identity verification, you’ll receive installation instructions to begin signing and sealing documents securely.