Sign a certificate of conformity for a PV installation online, in 2 minutes
Certificate of conformity of photovoltaic installation (Standard NF C 15-712-1, DTU 65.13, decennial certificate) signed in line with full legal force.
- Legal framework
- The following are the requirements for the application of the standard:
- Signature level
- AES eIDAS recommended
- Legal archives
- 10 years + 10 years warranty period
What is a PV installation certificate of conformity?
The certificate of conformity of a photovoltaic installation is the document supplementing the Consuel visa, signed by the installer RGE QualiPV to certify the conformity of the installation with the applicable technical standards: Standard NF C 15-712-1 (low voltage PV installations ≤ 250 kVA), DTU 65.13 (PV insulation in the building), DTU 43.1 (roof insulation), UTE Guide C 15-712-3 (addition). This certificate is required by insurers to activate the ten-year guarantee (Art. 1792 Civil Code) and by MaPrimeRov' / EEC / Eco-PTZ to validate eligibility for aid. It is signed by the installer RGE QualiPV and designed by the customer to re-design the installation.
Why sign the certificate of conformity of a PV installation electronically?
Required by insurers decade
Without a certificate of conformity, the ten-year insurer may refuse its guarantee in the event of a disaster (fire, infiltration, module failure).
Bi-party installer + customer at reception
The certification commits the installer (compliance officer) and the customer (receiver). Our two-party flow manages the sequential signature upon receipt of the installation, with SMS OTP verification.
10 years of storage = 10 years of guarantee
The 10-year guarantee covers 10 years from the date of receipt (Article 1792 of the Civil Code).Certyneo stores the certificate + the eIDAS trail for exactly that period, which is accessible in the event of a claim, legal expertise or insurance claim.
The eIDAS audit trail is open to objection
Each certificate is accompanied by a PDF of proof: RGE installer + customer identity, qualified time stamping on receipt, SHA-256 hash, IP geolocation, SMS OTP verification.
Sign a certificate of conformity of a PV installation in 4 steps
From the end of the construction site to the customer reception, the certificate secures the ten-year warranty in less than 5 minutes.
1. Prepare the certificate of conformity
Upload your model in accordance with the standards in force: qualiPV RGE installer + customer identity, site address, kWc power, make/model of modules + inverter, unifilar scheme, references to the standards (NF C 15-712-1, DTU 65.13, DTU 43.1).
2. Add the signatories
Installer RGE QualiPV (compliance officer) + customer (receptionist). For tertiary buildings, add the contractor or control office. Each person receives a secure link by email.
3. Choose the eIDAS level
AES (advance) compulsory for opposing against insurers: SMS OTP, qualified time stamping on receipt, SHA-256 hash.
4. Sign and file for the decade
Each signatory signs from his/her phone. The final certificate is attached to the receipt certificate + ten-year insurance record. Automatic archiving of 10 years with PDF proof, accessible with one click in case of accident or expertise request.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can the PV certificate of conformity be signed electronically?
- Yes, without restriction. eIDAS (AES) has the presumption of reliability of Article 1367 of the Civil Code. The electronic signature with time stamp is a legal proof of the date of receipt starting point of the ten-year guarantee.
- What is the difference between a Consular Certificate and a Certificate of Conformity?
- The Consuel visa certifies compliance with the general electrical regulations (Decree 72-1120).The certificate of conformity is a supplementary document certifying compliance with the specific PV (NF C 15-712-1) and building standards (DTU 65.13, 43.1).Both are required: Consuel for Enedis/EDF OA, certificate for ten-year insurers.
- What are the standards for PV installations?
- The following standards are applicable to all types of electrical installations: NF C 15-712-1 (low voltage ≤ 250 kVA, PV installations in general), NF C 13-200 (HTA > 250 kVA), DTU 65.13 (PV sealing in building), DTU 43.1 (roof sealing), UTE Guide C 15-712-3 (connection).
- What is the duration of the 10-year PV guarantee?
- The certificate of conformity is the central part of the decennial file. It covers defects and defects that compromise the solidity of the work or make it unsuitable for its purpose (sealing, structure, connection, performance).
- What 10-year insurance policy is mandatory for a PV installer?
- The ten-year guarantee (Spinetta Law 1978) is mandatory for all installers of PV installations integrated into the building. For overtaxation (PV installed in over-thickness on an existing roof), the ten-year guarantee covers only damage to the PV installation, not the supporting building.
- Is the certificate of conformity compulsory?
- De facto compulsory: (1) required by the ten-year insurers to activate the guarantee in case of loss, (2) required by MaPrimeRénov, CEE and eco-PTZ for the payment of aid, (3) required by the buyers in case of real estate resale (compulsory diagnosis "EnR installation" since 2025).
- What if the installation is not in conformity?
- The qualiPV RGE installer must correct before signing the certificate. If nonconformity is discovered after receipt: perfect completion warranty (1 year) for apparent defects, two year warranty (2 years) for equipment elements (inverter, modules), ten year warranty (10 years) for defects compromising strength or tightness.
- Can the certificate be challenged?
- Yes in case of subsequent failure, the forensic expert can examine the certificate to assess compliance with the standards mentioned. A false certificate (false conformity, false date) exposes the installer to criminal prosecution for forgery and use of forgery (Art. 441-1 of the Criminal Code).
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Sign your first PV installation online certificate of conformity
Permanent free plan (5 envelopes/month), without credit card. Complies with NF C 15-712-1 + DTU 65.13 + eIDAS standards. Audit trail and archiving 10 years (ten year warranty) included.