How to request a Digital Certificate in Spain

How to request a Digital Private Individual Certificate in Spain

The FNMT Digital Private Individual Certificate is the electronic certification issued by FNMT-RCM to link the holder to a set of signature verification data and confirm his identity. Also known as the Citizen's or User's Certificate, it is a digital document containing your personal details. It enables you to identify yourself online and share information with other people and bodies, safe in the knowledge that only you and your interlocutor are able to access that information.

Who can obtain a Digital Private Individual Certificate?

Any Spanish or foreign citizen of legal age or an emancipated minor in possession of a National Identity Card (DNI) or a Residence Card (NIE) may apply for and obtain a digital certificate free of charge to enable him to use his signature and prove his identity securely online.

How can I obtain the certificate?

There are two ways of obtaining a Digital Private Individual Certificate:

• As a file to download onto your PC
• Using your e-National Identity Card (DNIe)

What can I use it for?

With the Digital Private Individual Certificate, your paperwork with the Public Administration and Private Entities can be processed securely online. This includes:

• Filing of tax returns and payment of your tax bill
• Lodging appeals and claims
• Completion of census forms (population and housing)
• Registration on the electoral roll and consultations
• Queries regarding traffic fines
• Consultations and procedures regarding applications for grants
• Consultations regarding the designation of polling stations
• Administrative notifications
• Use of the electronic signature on official documents and forms

Thanks to the FNMT Digital Private Individual Certificate, you can say goodbye to trips to government offices and long queues.

Steps to obtain the Certificate with on-site accreditation

The process of obtaining the Software Certificate (as a downloadable file) from the user is divided into four steps that must be carried out in the order indicated:

1. Previous configuration. To apply for the certificate it is necessary to install the software indicated in this section.
2. Online application for your Certificate. At the end of the application process, you will receive an Application Code in your e-mail account that will be required at the time of accrediting your identity and subsequently when downloading your certificate.
3. Face-to-face accreditation atan Identity Accreditation Office. Once you have completed the previous stage and are in possession of your Application Code, to continue with the process, you will need to Proof of Identity at one Identity Accreditation Office. For your convenience, you can make use of the IDENTITY ACCREDITATION OFFICE LOCATOR service.

            

NOTE: At the offices of the AEAT, Social Security and other accreditation offices an appointment is required, please check with the office itself.

4. Downloading your User Certificate. Approximately 1 hour after you have accredited your identity at an Identity Accreditation Office and using your Application Code, from here you will be able to download and install your certificate and make a backup copy (RECOMMENDED).

Steps to obtain the Certificate with Video Identification

• Import your Digital Certificate to Google Chrome
• Export the Digital Certificate from Google Chrome
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