CPS Section 10: Certificate Expiration

This section describes parties' obligations regarding certificate expiration. This is distinct from certificate suspension and revocation (see CPS Section 9). Certificate validity and operational periods are addressed in CPS Section 6.9.

10.1 Notice Prior to Expiration
10.2 Effect of Certificate Expiration on Underlying Obligations
10.3 Re-Enrollment and Subscriber Renewal

10.1 Notice Prior to Expiration

IAs will make a reasonable effort to notify subscribers, via E-mail, of the impending expiration of their certificates. Such notice is intended solely for the convenience of the subscriber in the re-enrollment or subscriber renewal process, whichever is applicable.

10.2 Effect of Certificate Expiration on Underlying Obligations

Expiration of a certificate shall not affect the validity of any underlying contractual obligations created or communicated under this CPS.

10.3 Re-enrollment and Subscriber Renewal

Subscriber renewal and re-enrollment shall be initiated as follows:

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Same complete process as initial application.

Same process as initial application. However, a certificate applicant need submit only new or changed information.

Same process as initial application. However, a certificate applicant need submit only new or changed information.

TABLE 13 -- RENEWAL AND RE-ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for renewal and re-enrollment are subject to change at VeriSign's discretion. Up-to-date requirements for re-enrollment and renewal are accessible (when available) from the VeriSign repository at https://www.verisign.com.

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