# Certificate Issuance
The **Certificate Issuance** module enables organizations to issue digital certificates that support secure, compliant, and legally binding document signing. By establishing trusted digital identities and strong authentication mechanisms, it helps ensure document integrity, signer verification, and regulatory compliance throughout the signing process.
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## Where it fits in the flow
The **Certificate Issuance** module is typically performed after identity verification has been completed, including ID document capture and face capture. Once the user's identity has been successfully verified, a digital certificate can be issued to establish a trusted digital identity for secure, compliant, and legally binding document signing.
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## User Flow
The **Certificate Issuance **experience follows a three-step flow.
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## Full Flow Map
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## Happy Path (Light & Dark)
The Certificate Issuance module is typically performed after identity verification is completed through ID document and face capture. Upon successful verification, a digital certificate is issued to enable secure, compliant, and legally binding document signing.
## Best Practices
Recommended guidelines for designing and implementing the Certificate Issuance experience.
**✅ Do**
- Clearly communicate that identity verification has been successfully completed before initiating certificate issuance.
- Provide clear progress indicators while the certificate is being generated and issued.
- Display a confirmation screen once the certificate has been successfully issued so users understand they can proceed to document signing.
- Ensure users understand the purpose of the certificate and how it enables secure, legally binding digital signatures.
**❌ Don't**
- Don't allow certificate issuance until identity verification, including ID capture and face capture, has been successfully completed.
- Don't leave users without feedback during certificate generation or issuance processes.