Digital Certificates

Digital certificates provide a safe, secure way to authenticate a user's identity. A digital certificate is an electronic credential used to verify the identity of individuals involved in online transactions. Digital certificates are issued within a legal policy and technical framework known as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). They provide the confidentiality, data integrity, and non-repudiation required for secure electronic business transactions.

Customers who need secure government services use digital certificates on Transact Washington™, the state's authentication gateway. Transact Washington™ is an extension of the state's Internet portal, Access Washington™. Services available around the clock through Transact Washington™ include: paying for permits, maintaining records, fulfilling reporting requirements or filing taxes, all in a single Internet session. Agencies maintain control of their own applications while relying on the gateway to manage identification and authentication.

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Find out more about digital signatures and public key infrastructure on the TechMall™.

For pricing information, visit the Digital Signature Trust Master Contract.