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Back 02. What is a digital or electronic certificate? Where can I get one?
A digital certificate or electronic certificate can be defined as a document electronically signed by a certification service provider that links signature verification data to a signatory and confirms the signatory's identity.
A digital user certificate is a document that allows you to identify yourself on the internet and one is needed in order to carry out procedures, both with public administrations and with numerous private organisations, over the internet.
A digital certificate can be obtained by both natural and legal persons from a recognised certification authority. Currently in Spain, in addition to the DNIe issued by the Directorate General of Police, there are other digital certificates issued by various certification authorities, such as the Technology and Electronic Certification Agency (ACCV).
In order to obtain a digital certificate, you must apply in person and therefore physically appear in person. This is necessary since a digital certificate can only be issued following identification of the applicant. Thus, it is not possible to obtain a digital user certificate just by downloading files, a face-to-face application is required first.
The list of certificates accepted by the Generalitat Valenciana can be consulted in the following point.