Changing your Digital ID Certificate
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- I have a new e-mail address. Can I update my Digital ID Certificate?
- I moved or changed my name. Can I update the information on my Digital ID Certificate?
I have a new e-mail address. Can I update my Digital ID Certificate?
Once a digital ID certificate has been issued it cannot be changed. Your digital ID certificate specifically verifies that your public key is bound to your stated e-mail address, so when you change addresses you need to revoke and delete your old digital ID certificate and request a new digital ID certificate. Instructions are provided at the NRC website: Obtain a Digital ID Certificate.
I moved or changed my name. Can I update the information on my Digital ID Certificate?
Once a digital ID certificate has been issued it cannot be changed. If you would like your digital ID certificate to reflect your new information you will need to obtain a new one. Instructions for enrolling for a new digital ID certificate and revoking an old digital ID certificate are provided at the NRC website: Obtain a Digital ID Certificate.
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