Differences between EV and DV certificates

This guide explains the main differences between EV and DV certificates.

EV SSL certificates: for companies

The Sectigo EV SSL certificate can only be issued to companies registered on the commercial register or with the chamber of commerce. It ensures your clients the highest level of trust and offers unique advantages in addition to including the benefits of a DV certificate:

• Your company name in the navigation bar (find out more)
• Padlock in the navigation bar
• Dynamic secure site seal
• Validation of your domain name
• Manual authentication of the details and identity of your company
• Guarantee of up to $1,750,000 for end users
• 7/7 support

The activation of an EV SSL certificate can take up to 24 hours and requires certain operations on your part.

DV SSL certificates: for companies and individuals

The Sectigo DV certificate is open to both individuals and companies. It does not include some of the advantages mentioned above, but it does offer extra benefits compared to free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates:

• Dynamic secure site seal
• Validation of your domain name
• Guarantee of up to $10,000 for end users
• 7/7 support

DV SSL certificates are activated immediately.