Validation is a cross-checking process done by a certificate authority (CA), and it depends on the type of certificate request. Before approving the application of an SSL seeker/ website owner, the CA verifies domain ownership that extends to checking of government records, and legal and business documents of an SSL applicant. After verifying the details, the CA issues an SSL certificate to the website owner.

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