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# Step 5 - Authorized Signatory Information
This is one of the most important steps in the EV certificate process. Here you will nominate two different people for two distinct roles. These roles are critical to the EV validation process.
**Think of it this way:** one person signs the formal subscriber agreement (like signing a contract), and a second person gives official approval for the EV certificate request. Both people must have the authority to act on behalf of your organization.
#### Section A: Contract Signer Information
The Contract Signer is the person who will sign the Subscriber Agreement – a legal contract between your organization and emSign (the Certificate Authority). This person must be authorized to sign legal contracts on behalf of your organization.
**"Same as Organization Representative" checkbox**
If the Contract Signer is the same person as the Organization Representative (entered in Step 3), you can check this box to auto-fill the information.
Check this box if the same person is both the Organization Representative and the Contract Signer. If they are different people, leave it unchecked and fill in the fields below.
**Choose User (New / Existing)**
Same as before - indicates whether this is a new person or someone already in the CERTInext system.
Select "New" or "Existing" accordingly.
**Name (Contract Signer)**
The full name of the person authorized to sign legal agreements on behalf of your organization.
Enter the full name of the Contract Signer.
**Email ID (Contract Signer)**
The work email of the Contract Signer. This person will receive an email containing a link to electronically sign the Subscriber Agreement.
Enter the Contract Signer's valid work email. They must have access to this inbox, as they will need to click a link and sign the agreement.
**Telephone (Contract Signer)**
The contact phone number of the Contract Signer, including the country code.
Select the country code and enter the phone number.
#### Section B: Certificate Approver Information
The Certificate Approver is a separate person (or can be the same as the Contract Signer) who is authorized to approve the EV certificate request on behalf of your organization. This person is typically a senior executive or officer of the company.
**"Same as Contract Signer" checkbox**
If the Certificate Approver is the same person as the Contract Signer, check this box to auto-fill their details.
*Check this box if the same person fills both roles. Otherwise, leave it unchecked and fill in the fields below.*
**Choose User (New / Existing)**
Indicates whether this is a new person or existing in the system.
*Select "New" or "Existing."*
**Name (Certificate Approver)**
The full name of the person authorized to approve the EV certificate request.
*Enter the full name of the Certificate Approver.*
**Email ID (Certificate Approver)**
The work email of the Certificate Approver. This person will receive a link to review and approve the EV Certificate Request.
*Enter the Certificate Approver's valid work email. They will receive an approval request via email and must click a link to approve.*
**Telephone (Certificate Approver)**
The phone number of the Certificate Approver, including country code.
*Select the country code and enter the phone number.*
**⚠ IMPORTANT NOTE**
• Both the Contract Signer and Certificate Approver will receive separate emails with action links. They must both complete their actions for the certificate to be issued.
• The Contract Signer's email will receive the "Subscriber Agreement" link. The Certificate Approver's email will receive the "EV Certificate Request Approval" link.
• These two roles can be the same person. If so, check the "Same as Contract Signer" checkbox in Section B.
• Both individuals must be employees or authorized representatives of the organization. They cannot be external consultants or third parties.
• Make sure all email addresses entered for these roles are accessible and actively monitored. Actions pending in these inboxes will delay certificate issuance.
Click the orange "Next" button to proceed.
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