Application Process for eHerkenning EH4 (level 4)

Tip 1: Before applying, check with the service provider where you want to log in which assurance level is required. An EH4 application is not always necessary; the most commonly used eHerkenning level is EH3.

Tip 2: An EH4 application can only be completed if you have a PKI personal or professional certificate. Click here for more information about PKI certificates. The thumbprint of your certificate must be linked to your EH4 credential.

Follow these steps of the EH4 Application Process:

Step 1

Go to: https://www.reconi.nl/aanvraag-eherkenning-eh4/

Step 2

Review all the information required for an EH4 application.

Step 3

Click Apply for EH4.

Step 4

Enter your username/email address.

Step 5

Open your email and verify your email address by clicking the blue button.

Step 6

Verify your mobile phone number by entering your mobile number and clicking Next.

Step 7

Enter the one-time SMS verification code you received on your mobile phone and click Next.

Step 8

Create your password and click Next.

Step 9

Enter your Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number and click Next.

The question "Do you want to use eHerkenning for a specific branch of your organisation?" is set to "No" by default. If you select "Yes", you may not be able to log in to certain organisations.

Step 10

Verify your organisation details and click Next.

Step 11 (Tab 3 – Personal Details)

Enter the personal details of the user who will receive the EH4 eHerkenning credential, select the appropriate authorisation, and click **Next**.

➡️ Click here for instructions on how to find your certificate thumbprint.

Step 12

Verify the email address. Since your eHerkenning credential is personal, click Yes if the information is correct.

Step 13 (Tab 4 – Authorizations)

Select the required authorizations and the validity period, then click Next.

If your Chamber of Commerce extract indicates joint signing authority, Tab 6 – Representatives will appear. Add all authorised representatives as listed on the Chamber of Commerce extract.

Because joint signing authority applies, one of the authorized representatives must complete the identification process. In Tab 7 – Identification, enter the details of the authorized representative who will be identified.

Step 14

Verify the invoice address and click Next.

➡️ The PO/Reference Number is optional and intended for your own administration.

➡️ You will receive the invoice after your eHerkenning credential has been activated.

Step 15

Review your application, accept the declaration by checking the agreement box, and click Next.

Step 16

Download your application form and digitally sign it using your PKI certificate. Upload the digitally signed application form to complete your application.

➡️ Click here for more information about digitally signing your application form.

Sole Signing Authority	Joint Signing Authority
Download the application form and upload the digitally signed application form as part of your application.	Upload a valid government-issued ID for each authorised representative with joint signing authority.
Click Finish once the digitally signed application form has been uploaded.	The applicant must download the application form, digitally sign it using their PKI certificate, and upload the digitally signed version.
	The application form must also be signed in blue ink by all authorized representatives. The signed paper copy must be sent by post to the address provided on the application form.

Step 17

Click Finish to submit your application.