Prepare and sign an IVI XML file
Follow the steps in order. The controls for each stage appear when you need them.
Need a signing certificate for eCoC?
Get guidance on qualified electronic seals under eIDAS for eCoC XML signing. A suitable certificate identifies your organisation when signing IVI XML before submission.
Already have a signed eCoC XML?
Upload your signed IVI XML for validation and submission through a supported EU NAP or UK channel. No new signature is needed.
- Submit without signing again
- One credit per submission attempt
- Server-side signature checks before submission
eCoC XML guides
IVI XML validation errors: causes and fixes
Troubleshoot IVI XML precheck errors: UTF-8, file structure, XSD, ICM and vehicle fields. Find the next step for each message before eCoC signing.
IVI 2.0 XML validation before eCoC signing
Check manufacturer-prepared IVI XML before signing. Understand schema checks, validation messages and the difference between a precheck and authority acceptance.
Validate signed eCoC XML before submission
Check an existing eCoC XML signature before sending. Review signature structure, certificate information and cryptographic validation in SignECOC.
Submit an already signed eCoC XML
Send existing signed IVI XML through a supported channel. Check your file, account access and destination, then track the submission result.
Prepare for UK VCA eCoC submission
Plan a UK eCoC submission using the correct IVI XML and authorised channel. Check VCA documentation and SignECOC channel availability.
Prepare eCoC XML for the RDW submission route
Understand the preparation for RDW eCoC delivery: manufacturer access, IVI XML, signature checks and the distinction between test and production.