Trusted but Verify
Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and a long-term SSL certificate (12 months), though a basic verification step is still sensible.
Trust signal radarNormalized trust signals for gov-certs.comDomain Maturity: 1757 daysDomain MaturityWarning Cleanliness: 0 detectionsWarningCleanlinessSafety Level: 0 negative tagsSafetyLevelPositive Signals: 3 positive signalsPositiveSignalsPopularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile dataPopularityTrust Zone: .comTrust ZoneOperational Signals: 1 detected servicesOperationalSignalsLocation Credibility: Hosting country USLocation Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for gov-certs.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored gov-certs.com
Positive signals:
no major malware/phishing detections
strong independent trust
a long-term SSL certificate (12 months)
a long-term domain history (4.8 years)
Context signals:
mixed review sentiment across available feedback
Last checked April 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.2
We reviewed gov-certs.com and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 79/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a long-term SSL certificate (12 months). Public feedback is mixed, so service quality, refunds, and order handling should still be checked. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.
FAQ
Is gov-certs.com safe?
Based on current analysis, gov-certs.com appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a long-term SSL certificate (12 months) support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.
Why does gov-certs.com look trustworthy?
Key factors include registrar information (IONOS SE), hosting in US, and a domain age of 4.8 years. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment, although routine verification is still reasonable.
Gov-certs Digital Footprints
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Long Term SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
Established Domain
This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
High Trust Score
Domain Information
CreatedAugust 17, 2021 at 7:52 PMUpdated: August 18, 2024 at 7:39 AM ยท Expires: August 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Domain StatusClient Transfer Prohibited ยท Renew PeriodDNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain.comGeneric TLD
Technical Details
IP Address74.208.236.40
Hostname74-208-236-40.elastic-ssl.ui-r.com
Hosting ProviderIONOS SEKansas City, Missouri, US
NetworkAS8560 - IONOS SEHosting
SSL CertificateSectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36TLS 1.2 ยท Valid for: 12 months ยท from February 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM ยท to February 5, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Serversns1034.ui-dns.biz ns1043.ui-dns.org ns1053.ui-dns.com ns1123.ui-dns.de
Content Analysis
Website titleMaintenance
Mentioned hosts (1)
gov-certs.com
Security Analysis
Verified ServicesThis domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Provider warnings: 0/27 No provider warnings
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A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.
If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.
BBB
Clean
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
alphaMountain.ai
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean
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