{"id":4587,"date":"2020-08-28T17:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T15:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/?p=4587"},"modified":"2024-07-18T15:27:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T13:27:17","slug":"get-your-digital-certificate-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/labor\/get-your-digital-certificate-online","title":{"rendered":"How to request your Digital Certificate online?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this article, we are going to explain how to apply for the digital certificate<\/strong> of the F\u00e1brica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (Royal Mint of Spain), with which you can carry out most of the online procedures with different Public Administrations. You can request this digital certificate directly through your Internet browser, so you will not have to go to the police or depend on the DNIe (Electronic DNI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial Video:<\/strong> How to request and download the FNMT Digital Certificate in Spain?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, we will talk about what are digital certificates<\/strong>, and what are their main differences. In addition, we will show you step by step, the process to request yours. We warn you straight away that one of the mandatory steps is that you personally have to go to a public office to confirm your identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we are going to explain how to request the Digital Certificate through the traditional method, without having to install anything, although you will need to use Internet Explorer<\/strong> or Firefox 68<\/strong>. The FNMT has launched a new tool to do it from any browser, but after a lot of trying, we personally could not request it using those. So we stuck with the previous version!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Digital Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digital certificates are used to verify your real identity online when making procedures with the Public Administration. There are two types of digital certificates<\/strong>, those included in the Electronic DNI chip and those issued by the F\u00e1brica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use either, depending on which one is more comfortable for you. To obtain the FNMT certificate, you just have to go to their web, apply for the natural person certificate<\/strong><\/a> and follow the steps they recommend. You will end up downloading a certificate that you can install in Chrome<\/strong><\/a>, Firefox or Edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Electronic DNI certificate is much easier to obtain but more complicated to use. When you receive the card, you will be given an envelope with the PIN of your DNIe. Although, to use the certificates that come with it you will need to have a compatible card reader if it is a DNIe issued before 2015 or the NFC chip of the mobile<\/strong> with an official compatible app<\/strong><\/a>. In addition, the Electronic DNI certificates must be renewed every few years, since they are valid for a maximum of five years according to the official website<\/strong><\/a>, by going to one of the update points of the nearest police station where they are processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, the certificates issued by the FNMT are easier to use<\/strong>, and you will not need any PIN, you will only have to install them on your computer or browser. Both types of certificates will have to be renewed every few years, so you will have to pay attention to their validity dates so that they do not expire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to request a Digital Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The application for a Digital Certificate of an individual or citizen can be done online through the FNMT website<\/strong><\/a>. The first step is to check if your browser is compatible<\/strong>. To make the request you will need Internet Explorer<\/em>,  Firefox 68,<\/em><\/strong> or earlier versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neither Chrome, Edge, nor Firefox after version 68 work. To use Internet Explorer or Firefox version 68, go to the previous settings<\/strong><\/a> section. In it, you will see the pages where you can download specific applications to be able to operate with these browsers and make your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, you have to enter the FNMT website<\/strong><\/a>, and to request your personal certificate, click on the option of Natural Person<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, you have to go to the left column and click on the option Get Certified Software<\/em><\/strong> that will appear in the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you enter the section, click on<\/strong> Online application for your Certificate<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A screen will open where you must fill in your details. The only thing it asks for is that you input your DNI, your first surname and an email<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you click on the link, the shipping conditions will be displayed on the same page. What you have to do here is tick the checkbox I accept the terms of delivery<\/em> and press the button Send request<\/em><\/strong>. Once completed, you will receive an email with your application number, which will be associated with your DNI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once these first and second steps are finished, you have to prove your identity in person<\/strong><\/a> at one of the authorized offices. You will have to go with your application number and DNI. Depending on the chosen body, you may need to request an appointment in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n