A Certificate Authority (CA) is the trusted entity at the heart of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) that issues, signs, manages, and revokes digital certificates. These certificates bind cryptographic public keys to verified identities—be they individuals, organizations, devices, or domains—and enable secure authentication, encryption, and digital signatures.

Out‑of‑the‑Box Compliance Frameworks Supported by eMudhra’s Certifying Authority

eMudhra’s Certifying Authority service is pre‑configured to meet the requirements of major global e‑signature and PKI regulations, ensuring your digital signatures and certificates are legally valid across jurisdictions:

  1. eIDAS (EU Regulation on Electronic Identification and Trust Services)
  • Qualified Certificates
    • eMudhra issues Qualified Certificates for Electronic Signatures (QES) under eIDAS, leveraging accredited Trust Service Provider (TSP) status in the European Union.
    • These certificates incorporate:
      • Secure Signature Creation Devices (SSCDs)—FIPS‑certified HSMs ensure private keys remain under exclusive signer control.
      • Enhanced Identity Proofing—in‑person or video‑based onboarding to meet stringent eIDAS identity requirements.
  • Qualified Electronic Signatures
    • Signatures created with QES carry presumption of legal equivalence to handwritten signatures across all EU member states.
    • eMudhra’s CLM workflows automate issuance, revocation, and long‑term validation (LTV) stamps in accordance with eIDAS annexes.
  1. UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act – United States)
  • Admissible Electronic Signatures
    • Under UETA, an electronic signature is any sound, symbol, or process attached to a record with the signer’s intent. eMudhra’s Certifying Authority issues Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) that satisfy UETA’s standards for reliability and intent.
  • Audit Trails & Non‑Repudiation
    • Detailed, tamper‑proof logs document every signature event—time, signer identity, and certificate status—providing the evidentiary records UETA requires for enforceability in U.S. courts.
  1. ESIGN Act (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act – United States)
  • Federal‑Level Validity
    • The ESIGN Act grants electronic signatures the same legal weight as handwritten signatures for transactions in or affecting interstate commerce. eMudhra’s CA‑issued DSCs conform to ESIGN’s requirements for signature attribution and record integrity.
  • Consent & Disclosure Mechanisms
    • eMudhra’s e‑sign platforms capture signer consent and provide electronic disclosures in compliance with ESIGN mandates—ensuring every transaction meets federal standards.

Unified Trust & Cross‑Border Assurance

By supporting eIDAS, UETA, and the ESIGN Act out of the box, eMudhra’s Certifying Authority empowers organizations to:

  • Deploy Global e‑Signature Workflows: One platform to onboard EU‑grade QES users and U.S. ESIGN/UETA signers alike.
  • Maintain Continuous Compliance: Automated policy templates enforce framework‑specific rules for identity proofing, key protection, and audit logging.
  • Simplify Legal Validity: Pre‑built evidence packages and LTV stamps streamline judicial or regulatory reviews in multiple jurisdictions.

Leveraging eMudhra’s CA service ensures your digital signature and certificate deployments meet the highest legal and technical standards—right from day one.