Re: OT: is it possible for an individual (not a business) to get a valid SSL certificate

[Simon Lockhart <simonl () rd bbc co uk>]

On Thu Jul 26, 2001 at 10:32:01AM -0400, Jim Mercer wrote:
> i've talked to cibc.com/verisign, the canadian verisign affiliate, and they
> tell me they can only do certificates for registered businesses.
>
> i'm currently on hold with verisign USA waiting to talk to someone there,
> but figured i'd punt the question here.

Try Thawte. Although they're owned from Verisign, they have very different
processes and policies, and are a little more accomodating.

Simon
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