Apply for personal certificate
Digital signing at the highest level
The highest level of digital signing is the 'qualified electronic signature'. This level is the most secure and legally binding. When signing a document with a qualified signature, the signer must identify themselves in a secure and reliable manner. To do this, you use a personal certificate.
What is a personal certificate?
A personal certificate is a digital file used to verify the identity of a person or organization. The certificate is issued by trusted third parties: Vidua, ItsMe, Digidentity and PrimeSign. They verify the identity of the applicant before the certificate is issued.
How do I request a personal certificate?
A personal certificate can be requested via Vidua, ItsMe, Digidentity, and PrimeSign. This is done as follows:
ItsMe
To request a certificate from Itsme, you must first have an Itsme account and be logged into their website or app. Then you can follow the following steps:
- Download the ItsMe app
- Enter your phone number
- Scan your ID or passport
- Holds your ID or passport against the back of your phone
- Confirm that this is you via facial recognition
- You will receive your control code by text message and enter it
- Choose your code or activate fingerprint or facial recognition if you wish
- Your digital identity is now created
Vidua (now Cleverbase)
To request a certificate through Vidua (soon to be called Cleverbase), you must first have the app of the same name on your phone. You can download the app here. Then follow these steps:
- Open the app and follow the instructions in the app
- After following the instructions, a video call will start with a staff member to verify your identity
- After the call, you'll receive a link in your email
- Use the link in your email to activate your account
Digidentity
Go to Digidentity' s website and create an account if you have not already done so. Then you can follow the following steps:
- Download the app from Digidentity
- Create an account in the app
- Choose one of the Digidentity variants on the signing page and click on "sign with Digidentity"
- Scan the QR code with your Digidentity app
- Go through the registration steps:
- Take a picture of your ID document- Scan the RFC chip in your ID document- Verify yourself through a selfie
PrimeSign
To request a certificate from PrimeSign, you need a registration code. Without this code, you cannot create a certificate and signing is not possible. In addition, there are additional costs for the signer to request a certificate and sign documents:
- Go to onboarding.prime-sign.com and click "Sign up."
- Enter your registration code.
- Choose your identification method:
- eID: log in with your digital identity card.
- VideoID: have your passport or ID card ready for online verification. - Follow the instructions to verify your identity:
- Hold your ID against the back of your phone (with NFC).
- Or show your document in the video call. - Receive by text message your confirmation code and enter it.
- Set your password to secure your account.
- Your PrimeSign certificate is now created and ready to use.
What is a professional certificate?
A professional certificate is a digital file used to verify the identity of a professional as well as to prove his or her authority on behalf of an organization. The certificate is issued by trusted third parties, including KPN. They verify both the identity of the applicant and the relationship with the organization before the certificate is issued.
How do I apply for a professional certificate?
You can apply for a vocational certificate from several providers, including KPN. This is done in the following way:
KPN
To apply for a professional certificate through KPN, you need an accreditation in a legal profession. Without applying through their portal, you cannot sign. There are also fees associated with this:
- Go to the application portal at kpnpkio.managedpki.com/professional/ and start your application.
- Enter your email address (for verification) + captcha.
- Open the link in the email within 24 hours to proceed.
- Enter your personal information (as registered in your professional register).
- Choose delivery address + billing information and payment method (IBAN, direct debit).
- Select the certificate type (smart card, USB token or mobile) and validity period (rate dependent).
- Check your information, agree to terms and conditions and submit application.
- Print, sign and send (digitally or by mail) your application form + ID.
- KPN reviews and schedules identification (personally on site) as needed.
- Receive smart card/USB token by mail; confirm receipt with activation code within 6 weeks.
- Receive PIN/PUK via letter, activate and start using.
Types of digital signatures
There are various types of identification methods (also referred to as authentication methods). Each has a different security level. These levels have been determined in the Netherlands and Europe on the basis of eIDAS (Electronic Identification and Trust Services). Zynyo uses various means of identification and can support all levels of digital signatures defined by eIDAS. View the various types of digital signatures here.
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