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