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# Ordering Doc Signer Certificates

#### What is a Document Signer Certificate?

A Document Signer Professional Certificate provides trusted authentication for electronically transmitted documents by validating the author and document integrity. It enables you to:

•       Sign documents in your individual capacity within an organization

•       Validate both your individual and organizational identity

•       Sign an unlimited number of documents

•       Benefit from strong encryption, timestamping, audit trails, and non-repudiation

•       Receive hardware download support

•       Access automatic renewal reminders and early renewal options