EV - extended validation. This is the highest level of validation. The certificate authority will confirm your business' details through a number of records, such as business registration details, phone numbers listed on public directories, the WHOIS records, and other. Due to the nature of the extensive check, EV SSL certificates take about 5-10 days to complete. We'll give you advice on what to expect in detail.
This is the absolute gold standard and the best way to showcase to your customers that your brand is the real deal.
