> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.certinext.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.certinext.io/documentation/certificate-lifecycle-management/ordering-a-certificate/as-a-customer/ordering-ev-public-trust-certificates/phase-1-steps/step-3-organization-information.md). # Step 3 - Organization Information This step collects the legal details of your organization. For EV certificates, these details are verified against official government business registries and must match exactly. They will appear in your issued certificate, visible to your website visitors.
### Entering Your Organization Details *Enter the legal details of your organization exactly as they appear in official government records and business registries. These details are used for Extended Validation.* **Organization Name \*(required)\*** The full legal name of your registered business or institution. Enter your organization's exact legal name as registered with the government (e.g., "ABC Corporation Inc."). Do not use abbreviations. **Organization Unit** The department or division within your organization responsible for this certificate (optional). Enter a department name (e.g., "Information Technology", "Web Services"), or leave blank. **Business Category \*(required)\*** The legal classification of your organization. Select the option that best matches: Private Organization (most companies), Government Entity, Business Entity, or Non-Commercial Entity. **Street Address 1 \*(required)\*** The first line of your organization's official registered address. Enter the building number and street name of your registered office. **Street Address 2 \*(required)\*** The second line of your organization's address. Enter the suite, floor, or additional address detail (e.g., "Suite 400", "Time Square Building"). **Country \*(required)\*** The country where your organization is legally registered. Select from the dropdown. Defaults to United States of America (USA). **State / Province \*(required)\*** The state or province of your registered address. Select from the dropdown list. **Locality \*(required)\*** The city or town of your registered address. Enter the city name. **Postal Code \*(required)\*** The ZIP code or postal code of your registered address. Enter your 5-digit ZIP code or full postal code.

⚠ IMPORTANT

All organization information must match your official legal registration documents exactly - including capitalization and punctuation.

Use your registered office address, not a P.O. Box or mailing address.

Discrepancies between entered information and registry data are the most common cause of EV validation delays or rejections.

For EV certificates, the Organization Name is verified against official business registries and will appear in your certificate.

### Pre-validated Organizations If your organization has been previously validated by the CA, it may appear at the top of the selection list. Selecting it will pre-fill all fields and may allow the CA to skip re-validation, speeding up issuance significantly. New organizations require full Extended Validation. *After entering all organization details and confirming accuracy, click Next to proceed to Step 4.* --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.certinext.io/documentation/certificate-lifecycle-management/ordering-a-certificate/as-a-customer/ordering-ev-public-trust-certificates/phase-1-steps/step-3-organization-information.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.