49. The system as recited in claim 48 , wherein the registration authority operates under at least one of a plurality of operational policies and procedures of the registration authority.
49. The system as recited in claim 48 , wherein the registration authority operates under at least one of a plurality of operational policies and procedures of the registration authority. 57. The system as recited in claim 49 , wherein the statement of the operational policies and procedures of the registration authority further comprises a policy under which a presentation authority operates to provide the signing party a facsimile of the to be signed electronic document.