Important!
24/06/2025
Capability of obtaining DS keys by proxy in the CSC excluded
Starting from June 28, 2025, you can receive the registration certificate of the National Certification Authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan (DS keys) only in person and subject to biometric identification.
In case of unsuccessful biometric identification, or in the absence of a photo image of the service recipient in the state database of individuals, the service recipient submits an application for DS keys on his personal computer, after which he contacts the Registration Center (CSC or a foreign institution (list on the pki.gov.kz website) for face-to-face identification and its confirmation.
Why is this important?
A digital signature (DS) has the same legal force as a handwritten signature. Any actions with a DS must be performed exclusively by its owner.
Using biometric identification and waiving powers of attorney when obtaining DS keys significantly reduces the risk of hackers obtaining them. This increases the level of information security and enables more reliable control over the release of DS.
Legal basis
Cancellation of the power of attorney and mandatory biometric identification upon receipt of DS keys are regulated by the Order of the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of June 4, 2025 No. 212/NK “On Amendments to the Order as of November 26, 2015 No. 115/NK “Rules for the issuance, storage, revocation of registration certificates and confirmation of ownership and validity of the public key of the digital signature by the Root Certification Authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Certification Authority of Government Agencies and the National Certification Authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan.