SECURITY VERIFICATION CODE (CSV): EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The concept of Security Verification Code (CSV) is becoming increasingly well-known as the digital transformation in Spanish Public Administrations progresses. Therefore, in this post, we will provide you with the keys to understand what the CSV is, where to find it, and which institutions offer this free service.

What is the Security Verification Code (CSV)?

It is a unique code that identifies an electronic document. Additionally, it guarantees the integrity of the document by allowing verification or validation online at any electronic office listed at the end of this article, as well as any other electronic office of the organization that issued the document. The clearest example is that you can verify and access electronically generated documents. This ensures that all interested parties and/or organizations know that the document is real and valid with its respective effects. Through this verification using the CSV, it allows for comparison with the original electronic document. Thus, it becomes an authentic copy of the original. Another thing to know is that the CSV consists of a variety of numbers and letters.

Where to find the CSV?

When you receive an official document such as resolutions, notifications, proceedings, etc., you will see that the Security Verification Code is printed at the bottom of the page of the electronic documents. It is easy to recognize the CSV, as it usually comes with numbers and letters and is generally indicated as CSV. If the document to be verified has more than one page, the CSV will be printed on each and every page of the document.

Which organizations offer this service?

This digital service is implemented by various ministries and agencies of the General State Administration that we list below (reference list):

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation
Ministry of Culture and Sports
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
Ministry of Finance. Example: Tax Agency (AEAT)
Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Territorial Policy and Public Function
Ministry of Labor and Social Economy
Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge
Ministry of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Agenda

In Autonomous Communities and Local Entities:

Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands
Generalitat Valenciana
Government of Cantabria
Government of the Balearic Islands
Junta de Andalucía
Junta de Castilla y León
Government of La Rioja
Government of Cantabria
Generalitat de Catalunya
City Council of Alcolea
City Council of Berritzegunea
Provincial Council of Jaén

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