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Run validation audits

Important

As of February 24, 2026, domain validation reuse is limited to 199 days and OV organization validation reuse is limited to 397 days. Run validation audits regularly to identify domains and organizations approaching their validation expiry before certificate issuance is affected.

Important

As of February 24, 2026, the domain validation reuse period is limited to 199 days. Learn more about Domain validation requirements and reuse periods.

Use exported domain and organization reports to identify validation gaps and verify readiness for certificate issuance.

Domain reports help you identify:

  • Non-validated domains

  • Domains nearing their 199-day validation expiry

  • DCV scope and method details

Generate and export the required report. See Generate and export certificate inventory and compliance reports.

Organization reports help you identify:

  • Organizations not validated for OV or EV

  • Organizations nearing their 397-day validation expiry

  • Pending validation actions

When gaps are identified, take the following actions:

  • For expired or expiring domain validation, see Perform domain control validation (DCV)

  • For expired or expiring organization validation, contact DigiCert Support or your account representative