FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
What is an electronic signature?
What is an electronic certificate and how can I get one?
What is an electronic identity document and how is it used?
Why does my navigator tell me that a connection is insecure?
How do I introduce an electronic certificate?
What requirements must my navigator fulfil in order to access the Electronic Headquarters of the IAC?
Can I apply for positions if I don't have a digital certificate?
What is an electronic signature?
You can obtain information on electronic signatures 
at the Electronic Signatures Portal of the Spanish Government.
What is an electronic certificate and how can I get one?
In the electronic certificates page of the Electronic Signatures Portal you will find general information on electronic certificates and the procedures for acquiring and renewing them.
What is an electronic identity document and how is it used?
You can access all the information relating to identity documents in the Electronic Identity Documents Portal of the Headquarters of the Directorate of the National Police.
Why does my navigator tell me that my connection is insecure?
The Electronic Headquarters certificate used at IAC headquarters is issued by the FNMT (the Spanish Mint), for which reason it will be necessary that you have available in your navigator both the 'AC RAIZ FNMT-RCM' certificate and the 'AC Administración Pública' certificate. You can download these certificates from the 'Certificados raíz de la FNMT ' webpage from the FNMT's Electronic Headquarters .
How do I introduce an electronic certificate?
In the page referring to navegators and computers of the Electronic Signatures Portal are described the necessary steps for introducing electronic certificates in various environments.
What requirements must my navigator fulfil in order to access the Electronic Headquarters of the IAC?
In order to use the IAC's Electronic Headquarters it is necessary that you have installed in your computer the Autofirma application. You can download the Autofirma application from the download page of the Electronic Signatures Portal . Alternatively, you can use a navigator that supports Java Applets.
Can I apply for positions if I don't have a digital certificate?
If you don't have a valid Spanish Digital Certificate and you are unable to obtain it you can apply for some positions using a username and password. For your convenience the IAC offers a guide to help you with your application.