idCAT Certificat is a digital identificator issued by the Catalan Open Administration Consortium (AOC). Once you install the certificate in the browser you will be able to: 

  • Identify yourself securely to carry out procedures over the Internet.
  • Sign electronic documents with legal validity. 

Further information: idCAT

Anyone who needs to operate with public administrations can ask for an idCat certificate. For foreign citizens a valid passport or official ID card is needed. Check the requirements to request the idCat.

In order to apply for it:

  1. Request the certificate by filling the application form (if UPF does not appear on the form, choose any other idCAT registration office).
  2. Go to any PIE in the UPF Campus or to another idCAT registration office to validate your identity with a valid document. Please provide a photocopy of your ID or passport.
  3. You will receieve the link to download your idCAT certificate in your email address.
  • Duration: idCAT certificate is valid for 4 years.
  • Renewal: idCAT certificate can be renewed once from the computer in which it is installed. To do this, follow these instructions.

    If your certificate was previously renewed, you will need to re-validate your identity with PIE (UPF) or at any other idCAT registration office.

Technical requirements

The idCAT certificate is compatible with the most widely used operating systems and browsers. Check if your configuration allows the use of idCAT.

 

Download and install

If you have applied for an idCAT and you need support to download and install it in your computer or browser, please check the AOC support website and the following tutorials:

 

Export and use in other devices

When installed, it is advisable to export the certificate in a file and store it in a safe place.

Check this resource: Can I use idCAT or T-CAT P on more than one computer or browser?

If you have lost your idCAT, it has been damaged, or the computer where it was installed is not working, you can call 902 90 10 80, identify yourself and answer a secret question (that will be set during your registration process). Your certificate will be suspended.

For 120 days you can re-activate your certificate at any PIE desk of the UPF, or at any other idCAT registration office.

If you want to revoke the certificate voluntarily, you need to ask for it at a PIE desk of the UPF, or at any other idCAT registration office, with a valid identification document.

  • In wich procedures can I use an idCAT?

idCAT is an electronic certificate for individuals, which can be used in any procedure of Spanish public administrations requiring a digital certificate: ministries, labour or treasury systems, city councils, etc.

It cannot be used in those procedures that require a certificate of public representative or public worker.

  • What can I do to solve further technical difficulties with idCAT certificate?

To check if your idCAT certificate is properly installed, you can try to access any public electronic office. If the certificate has been correctly installed and you are experiencing validation problems, try checking this page.

The AOC Consortium offers a technical support portal.