Get a VeriSign Code-Signing Certificate for Microsoft Authenticode from Symantec

Code signing certificates are available by organization (code signing on behalf of a company) or individual (not associated with a company). To obtain a VeriSign Code-Signing Certificate for Microsoft Authenticode, you need the following:

• For Organizations: An established company with a physical address (P.O. boxes are not allowed)
  
  
• For Individuals: A notarized form validating proof of a government issued photo identification
  
  
• A computer connected to the Internet
  
  
  • Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8 or higher is required when purchasing through the dashboard website and using the Winqual SignTool.exe
    
    
  • The same computer and browser must be used to retrieve your certificate
    
    
• A credit card to purchase the certificate
  
  
• SignTool.exe, included in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) and the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK). For more info, see SignTool.
  
  

Starting with Internet Explorer 7, you need to add https://products.verisign.com as a trusted site. Follow these steps:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
   
   
2. Select Tools > Internet Options.
   
   
3. Select the Security tab.
   
   
4. Select Trusted Sites.
   
   
5. Click Sites.
   
   
6. Add https://products.verisign.com to the trusted sites list.
   
   

To purchase a certificate, follow these steps:

1. Open Internet Explorer, go to Windows® Hardware Developer Center, and sign in with your Microsoft account.
   
   
2. In the Establish an Account section, click the link for the VeriSign Code-Signing Certificates for Microsoft Authenticode.
   
   

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   This will navigate your browser away from the Windows® Hardware Developer Center.

3. Wait for the Code Signing Certificate page to load. To receive the Symantec promotional pricing, complete all of required fields, and then click Continue. The type of code signing certificate (Organization or Individual) to be issued will depend on the option that you select: Corporation or Individual.
   
   
4. A confirmation page is displayed containing your Order Number. You'll receive an email at your Microsoft account email address that was entered on the previous page. This email includes a custom URL for registering and purchasing your promotionally priced code signing certificate.
   
   
5. Click the URL from the email. The Microsoft Authenticode certificate is selected by default and cannot be changed. Click Continue.
   
   
6. All applicable options are selected by default and cannot be changed. Click Continue.
   
   
7. Enter the requested information for generating your Certificate Signing Request (CSR). This information will be replaced by the information you provide later, so don't worry about accuracy. Click Continue.
   
   
8. When loading the next page, you may receive a popup dialog informing you that a site is attempting to perform a certificate operation on your behalf. Click Yes to continue.
   
   
9. If you are applying for an Organizational certificate, provide your Organizational Contact information. This information will be used by Symantec to contact the specified individual to verify the existence of the Organization. When complete, click Continue.
   
   

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   This screen will not be displayed if you selected a certificate as an Individual developer.

10. Provide your contact information to purchase the Digital Certificate. When complete, click Continue.
    
    

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    The required information differs depending on which certificate type you have selected. If this is an Organizational certificate, enter your Organization, Technical, and Billing Contact Information. If this is an Individual certificate, enter your Applicant and Billing Contact information.

11. Provide payment information to purchase the Digital Certificate. When complete, click Continue.
    
    

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    This step does not complete the purchase. The next page provides a summary and allows you to confirm your purchase.

12. Review the Order Summary, Privacy Statement, and Subscriber Statement. When ready, click Submit Order.
    
    
13. A Confirmation page is displayed, and an email is sent confirming your purchase along with the details of your order.
    
    

If any additional documents are required to fulfill Symantec's process, you will be notified by email. All Code Signing Certificate orders undergo a strict authentication to confirm the legitimacy of the submitted organization and/or developer. Be sure to save or print a copy of your order number for your records. You can check the status of your order by clicking on the Order Status page link.

1. Once your contact information has been verified by Symantec and your certificate purchase approved, you will receive an email notification. The email will include a certificate pickup URL that is used to retrieve your certificate from Symantec. Follow the directions in the mail.
   
   

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   You must use the same computer and browser to retrieve your certificate.

2. On the Certificate Pickup page, click Continue.
   
   
3. You will be informed that the web site is attempting to perform a digital certificate operation on your behalf. Click Yes to continue.
   
   
4. The code signing certificate is now installed on your computer.