EPR - What is a ES Digital Certificate?

EPR - What is a ES Digital Certificate?

Overview

The FNMT Digital Certificate for a Natural Person is an electronic certification issued by the FNMT-RCM linking the subscriber with data of verification of signature and confirms their identity. This certificate is a digital file containing the user's identification data.

What is a Digital Certificate?

 A digital certificate in Spain is an official, government-issued electronic ID (often called a Certificado Digital or Firma Digital).
  • An electronic certification issued by the FNMT-RCM (Spanish National Mint and Stamp Factory).

  • Links the subscriber to a verified signature and confirms their identity.

  • A digital file installed on your computer, not a physical document.

  • Allows you to sign documents electronically with full legal validity.

Why is it needed for EPR? 

Under Spanish EPR laws, producers and importers must:

  • Register in official producer registers.

  • Submit periodic reports on products placed on the Spanish market.

  • Communicate with government portals and compliance schemes (SCRAPs).

To do this, a company or its legal representative must log in and sign forms electronically using a digital certificate. Without it, registration or compliance filings cannot be completed.

Who needs it? 

Spanish companies: Use their company’s NIF + digital certificate.

Foreign companies selling into Spain:
  1. May appoint an authorized representative in Spain with a digital certificate.
  2. Or, in some cases, obtain their own Spanish digital certificate, linked to their Spanish tax registration.

How can I obtain an ES Digital Certitficate?

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