Electronic signature certificate applications require prescribed form, fee and supporting statement, with reasoned refusal only after opportunity to respond.

Applications for electronic signature Certificates must be made in the prescribed form, with the prescribed fee and a certification practice statement or regulatory-compliant statement of particulars. The Certifying Authority may consider the accompanying statement and conduct enquiries before granting or rejecting a certificate. Any rejection must record written reasons and follow a reasonable opportunity for the applicant to show cause against the proposed refusal.

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