Authentic IDs for BREW®: Enrollment Process

VeriSign® Authentic Document IDs for BREW® allow BREW developers to digitally notarize their BREW applications from the desktop.

System Requirements

  • Windows® 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or Vista (Windows 2000 users must log in as an administrator.)
  • Internet Explorer® 5.0 and higher

You must buy and retrieve your code signing certificate from the same computer. If you have problems with retrieval, confirm that you are using the same computer, browser, and log-in profile used to enroll. You can sign code with the certificate on any computer once it is retrieved. Authentic Document IDs are not compatible with Apple® operating systems.

Vista users: Vista has strict rules in enabling the VeriSign Personal Trust Agent required for the enrollment process. See Code Signing Support.


After you click buy, select a bundle based on the number of applications you expect to notarize in the next 12 months. Unused digital notarizations expire one year from issuance.

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First time buyers need to install the VeriSign Personal Trust Agent (PTA) and Active X control. NOTE: Vista has strict rules for enabling the PTA (see: Code Signing Support ). The download begins automatically on the third step of the enrollment process. In the Security Warning window, click Yes to install the PTA and Active X control. Once installed, a PTA Wizard Create New Profile window opens. Follow the steps to create your profile by clicking Next or Accept.

You will need the following information:
  • Technical contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered.
  • Authentic Document ID information: The organization name that will appear in the digital signature.
  • Create a New Profile: The VeriSign Personal Trust Agent Wizard will open a pop-up window. Click Next. Enter a user name and password, click Create.
  • Challenge phrase: A password used to renew or revoke your certificate.
  • Organizational contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorize your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organization contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, check, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

VeriSign will validate the information received. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will receive an email containing your VeriSign® Authentic Document IDs for BREW or directing you to a URL for pickup. If you have problems with retrieval, confirm that you are using the same computer, browser, and log-in profile used to enroll.

For help, go to VeriSign Code Signing Support or to Qualcomm® BREW®.

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