Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates
Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates are the market’s highest security SSL/TLS solution. Beyond providing robust 256-bit encryption, EV certificates require you to go through a thorough validation process to prove that you’re a real and legitimate business. This process officially links your organisation with your domain name for maximum customer confidence.
At SSLTrust, we provide a comprehensive range of EV SSL certificates from leading certificate authorities, at cheaper prices than you would get directly from their websites. Browse our range and get the gold standard in SSL/TLS certificates from as low as $/yr.
EV SSL Certificates
| Lowest Price | Secures | Duplication | Warranty | Site Seal | Issuance Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 VerokeySecure Business ProTop Recommendation | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain | $1,500,000 | 1-5 Days Instant | Buy Now | ||
 ComodoPositiveSSL EV | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain | $1,000,000 | 3-7 Days | Buy Now | ||
 SectigoEV SSL | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain | $1,750,000 | 3-7 Days | Buy Now | ||
 GeoTrustTrue BusinessID with Extended Validation | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain | $1,500,000 | 1-5 Days Instant | Buy Now | ||
 ThawteWeb Server EV Certificate | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain or Multiple Domains | $1,500,000 | 1-5 Days Instant | Buy Now | ||
 DigiCertBasic EV Flexi | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain or Multiple Domains | $1,250,000 | 1-5 Days Instant | Buy Now | ||
| DigiCertSecureSite EV Flexi | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain or Multiple Domains | $1,750,000 | 1-5 Days Instant | Buy Now |
Multi-Domain EV SSL Certificates
| Lowest Price | Secures | Duplication | Warranty | Site Seal | Issuance Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VerokeySecure Business Pro Multi-DomainTop Recommendation | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain or Multiple Domains | $1,500,000 | 1-5 Days Instant | Buy Now | ||
| ComodoMulti-Domain EV SSL | $ / yr $ Saved | Multiple Domains | $1,750,000 | 3-7 Days | Buy Now | ||
| SectigoEV Multi-Domain SSL | $ / yr $ Saved | Multiple Domains | $1,750,000 | 3-7 Days | Buy Now | ||
| GeoTrustTrue BusinessID EV Multi-Domain Flexi | $ / yr $ Saved | Single Domain or Multiple Domains | $1,500,000 | 1-5 Days Instant | Buy Now |
Not sure which one?
Try our new SSL Selector to get the right Certificate for your requirements...
Product Descriptions
Verokey Secure Business Pro
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
Verokey Secure Business Pro delivers high-assurance encryption and authentication, making it an ideal choice for businesses that require Extended Validation (EV) without the high cost. Built on DigiCert’s trusted root, it ensures instant credibility by displaying your verified business name in the certificate details, protecting transactions, and securing sensitive data. Its fast issuance, unlimited server licences, and malware scanning make it a versatile security solution for growing organisations.
Comodo PositiveSSL EV
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
Comodo PositiveSSL EV provides an affordable way to establish trust with Extended Validation security. Designed for small to medium businesses, it displays your verified business name, reducing the risk of phishing and increasing visitor confidence. This certificate offers strong encryption, seamless browser compatibility, and a quick validation process, making it a cost-effective choice for securing e-commerce sites, login pages, and sensitive transactions.
Sectigo EV SSL
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
Sectigo EV SSL is a high-trust certificate ideal for businesses needing maximum authentication and encryption. It prominently verifies your company details, reassuring customers they are interacting with a legitimate organisation. With wide browser support, strong security protocols, and compatibility with major e-commerce platforms, it is a great solution for financial institutions, online retailers, and professional service providers looking to enhance security and trust.
GeoTrust True BusinessID with Extended Validation
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
GeoTrust True BusinessID EV is designed for organisations that require a balance of affordability and enterprise-level security. It enhances website credibility by displaying your verified business name while encrypting transactions with up to 256-bit encryption. Ideal for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions, this certificate offers a seamless validation process, making it easy to deploy industry-leading security across your online presence.
Thawte Web Server EV Certificate
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
Thawte Web Server EV is a premium Extended Validation SSL certificate designed for businesses that prioritise online trust and security. It provides strong encryption and verifies your company’s identity, reassuring visitors they are on a legitimate and secure website. Thawte’s long-standing reputation for reliability and its broad compatibility with modern browsers make this certificate a strong choice for businesses looking to protect sensitive customer data.
DigiCert Basic EV Flexi
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
DigiCert Extended Validation SSL is trusted by major corporations and high-profile organisations worldwide. It provides the highest level of authentication, ensuring your business name appears in the certificate details. With DigiCert’s lightning-fast validation, priority support, and industry-leading encryption, this certificate is ideal for businesses that need an elite security solution without compromising on speed or efficiency.
DigiCert SecureSite EV Flexi
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
DigiCert Secure Site EV is designed for enterprises that demand the best in security and brand protection. Featuring DigiCert’s globally recognised Secure Site Seal, it provides Extended Validation authentication alongside daily malware scanning and priority validation. This certificate is perfect for businesses handling sensitive transactions, securing customer data, and maintaining compliance with the highest industry standards.
Verokey Secure Business Pro Multi-Domain
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
Verokey Secure Business Pro Multi-Domain simplifies security for businesses managing multiple websites. Built on DigiCert’s trusted infrastructure, it allows organisations to secure multiple domains under one EV certificate, reducing complexity while maintaining the highest level of authentication. With strong encryption, fast validation, and a malware scanner, it is an ideal choice for businesses that need flexible, enterprise-grade security.
Comodo Multi-Domain EV SSL
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
Comodo Multi-Domain EV SSL offers Extended Validation protection for up to 100 domains under a single certificate, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses with multiple online assets. It verifies your company identity across all secured domains, reinforcing trust while safeguarding sensitive data. Designed for organisations that need scalable, centralised security, it is a great choice for agencies, e-commerce platforms, and enterprises.
Sectigo EV Multi-Domain SSL
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
Sectigo EV Multi-Domain SSL is a powerful security solution for enterprises that require Extended Validation across multiple domains. It combines rigorous authentication with the flexibility to protect up to 500 domains under one certificate. With strong encryption, a seamless validation process, and industry-leading browser compatibility, this certificate is perfect for businesses looking for a reliable and scalable security option.
GeoTrust True BusinessID EV Multi-Domain Flexi
Lowest price gurantee, starting as low as $ /yr
GeoTrust True BusinessID EV Multi-Domain delivers premium Extended Validation security for businesses managing multiple websites. By verifying and displaying your business name across all secured domains, it enhances credibility and trust. This certificate is ideal for enterprises, financial institutions, and e-commerce businesses that need a reliable, cost-effective way to manage security across multiple sites.
What is an EV SSL?
The Extended Validation (EV) SSL/TLS Digital Certificate
An Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate is a TLS/SSL certificate that verifies the certificate holder's authenticity and legitimacy through rigorous vetting and identity background checks. It ensures the highest level of trust by completing a 16-point check, confirming details such as website domain, owner, and legal, physical, and operational existence. An EV certificate is crucial for high-profile brands, banks, and Fortune 500 companies, assuring website authenticity and security.
Why consider an EV SSL Certificate?
As phishing attempts seriously threaten legitimate online services, ensuring website authenticity is paramount. Phishers now exploit DV certificates, often obtained from free SSL services lacking robust phishing checks, to deceive users into divulging sensitive information. To counter this growing concern, verified identities online are imperative. EV SSL addresses this by prominently displaying the site operator's verified identity directly within the Certificate and Site Seal, giving visitors confidence in conducting secure online transactions.
How Does EV SSL Compare to Other SSL Certificates?
Domain Validated (DV) Certificates:
These are the most basic type of SSL certificates. They only require verification of your domain name, making them quick and easy to obtain. DV certificates provide basic encryption and are suitable for small websites or personal blogs where trust and identity verification are not critical.
Organisation Validated (OV) Certificates:
OV certificates require verification of your organisation's identity, providing a higher level of trust than DV certificates. The Certificate Authority (CA) checks the legitimacy of your organisation, ensuring it is a registered entity. OV certificates are ideal for businesses that want to assure visitors of their legitimacy without undergoing the more rigorous EV process.
Extended Validation (EV) Certificates:
EV certificates offer the highest level of SSL certificate validation. They require a thorough validation process, including verification of your organisation’s identity, physical address, and phone number. They are essential for high-profile websites, financial institutions, e-commerce platforms, or any other type of enterprise where trust and security are paramount.
A Comodo EV SSL certificate, for example, offers significant benefits such as a free TrustLogo and visible company details displayed in the certificate, which enhance customer confidence and security when visiting your website. Below are some examples of the Site Seals available with different EV Certificates:
Features of an EV SSL?
Secure Business, Verified Brand, Visitor Trust
EV Certificates include standard features that come with most products we sell. At the same time, you may choose additional benefits to increase your security and brand authenticity further.
Advanced Encryption and Signature Feature
Our SSL Certificates boast 256-bit encryption as standard, with Business Certificates offering additional features. These include large Private Keys in Root and Intermediate Certificates and larger signatures in leaf certificates, including 512 and 384-bit options. Additionally, they support ECC (Elliptical Curve Cryptography) keys for faster and enhanced security.
Enhanced Security through Key Duplication
Enhance security using different Private Keys when installing your certificate across multiple servers and platforms. This practice ensures separation between services in the event of a breach. Several of our Business Certificates allow the issuance of duplicate Certificates using multiple CSRs and Private Keys.
Trust-Building Features
Extended validation certificates provide the highest trust level for business websites by displaying the organisation's name in the SSL Certificate and Site Seal. These indicators confirm that a registered and legal entity operates the website, instilling confidence in visitors regarding its legitimacy.
Optimised Browser and Device Support
Ensuring maximum compatibility across major browsers and devices is crucial in today's dynamic encryption and online security landscape. Our SSL Certificates guarantee seamless visitor connectivity, offering robust platform security and peace of mind.
Unlimited Server Licensing
While installing a digital certificate on a single server is straightforward, the ability to install it on multiple servers is essential. This allows securing all services with one certificate, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Additionally, EV Multi-Domain SSL certificates can secure up to 250 different domains and subdomains with a single certificate, providing an added level of trust and authentication by displaying verified company details in browsers.
Extended Warranty Protection
Business SSL certificates typically provide more robust warranties compared to domain-validated SSLs. They offer higher financial compensation in case of security breaches, ensuring enhanced protection for businesses and their customers.
Do you need to secure unlimted sub-domains? Check out our Wildcard SSL
Authenticity in your Business
Business Extended Validation Requirements
To acquire an EV (Extended Validation) Certificate, adherence to industry standards and verification of specific documents are essential prerequisites. If your organisation is well-established and visible online, you should find it a straightforward process.
Organisation Verification and Legal Standing
The Certificate Authority (CA) validates your organisation's legal entity status, cross-checking with the country's registration agency and scrutinising blacklists and bankruptcy records to ensure your organisation is in good standing.
Authorised Personnel
You'll designate organisation contacts and approvers authorised to issue Certificates. These individuals undergo verification and approval to ensure their legitimacy.
Physical Presence
Your organisation must have an active presence at its registered address. Ensure your organisation's details are updated on online business directories like DUNS for verification.
Telephone Authentication
Verify an active telephone listing through an acceptable online business directory and phone call, displaying consistent business name and address information provided.
Agreement Signing
The designated organisation contact must sign the EV agreement before issuance of the certificate.
The Extended Validation Process
Obtaining and installing an Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate involves a rigorous validation process that provides the highest level of trust and security for your website. Here's an overview of the key steps, from verification to installation:
- Choose a Certificate Authority (CA) 1.
- Begin by selecting a reputable Certificate Authority (CA) that offers EV SSL certificates. Look for trusted CAs with a solid reputation for security and support, such as Comodo, GeoTrust, or DigiCert. At SSLTrust, we work with these industry-leading CAs to offer the most secure SSL/TLS certificates.
- Prepare Your Documentation 2.
- To meet the stringent validation requirements, gather all necessary documentation, including your business registration details, physical address, and phone number verification. This step ensures that all information is accurate and up to date for submission to the CA.
- Submit Your Application 3.
- Submit your application, along with all required documentation, to the CA. This initiates the validation process, which ensures your organisation is thoroughly vetted.
- The Verification Process 4.
- The CA will conduct a thorough investigation into your organisation's legitimacy. The verification includes several stages:
- Organisation Verification: The CA confirms your organisation's identity by checking official records and verifying that it is a legitimate entity.
- Domain Verification: The CA verifies that your organisation owns the domain name, ensuring you have control over it.
- Physical Address Verification: The CA confirms that your organisation operates from a legitimate business location by verifying official records and business directories.
- Phone Number Verification: The CA verifies that your organisation's phone number is valid and often makes a phone call to confirm its legitimacy.
- Business Registration Verification: The CA checks your official business registration records to ensure your organisation is legally registered.
- Certificate Issuance 5.
- Once all the verification steps are successfully completed, the CA issues your EV SSL certificate. This certificate verifies that your organisation has met the highest standards of security and trust.
- Certificate Installation 6.
- After receiving your EV SSL certificate, follow these steps to install it on your server:
- Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR): Create a CSR on the server where the certificate will be installed, containing your organisation and domain details.
- Install the Certificate: Once you receive the EV SSL certificate from the CA, install it on your server according to your server’s documentation.
- Test the Certificate: After installation, ensure that the certificate works correctly by testing it. Verify that your website is secure with EV by clicking the padlock icon on the address bar and looking at the certificate details.
What our Customers say...
Our commitment lies in consistently providing outstanding customer service, ensuring that every interaction exceeds expectations and delivers the highest quality experience to our valued customers.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Our EV SSL Experts are Ready to Help
Don't hesitate to contact us for any inquiries about EV Certificates. Reach out via email, live chat, or a quick phone call for comprehensive support. We're always here to assist you!
Jeremy Schatten
SSL/TLS Platform Expert
Jeremy is our expert when it comes to installing any SSL Certificate and configuring a system to best security practices.
Hollie Acres
SSLTrust Account Manager
Hollie has been part of the SSLTrust team since it was established. She is a qualified Mechanical Engineering and IT professional.