Use this when you’re debugging on a local machine. You don't need a paid certificate.
Before you can sign a driver, you must gather the necessary tools and credentials: how to digitally sign a driver
You need an from a Microsoft-approved CA (DigiCert, Sectigo, etc.). Use this when you’re debugging on a local machine
Before signing the driver:
For standard production signing of a driver package, follow these steps: Step 1: Create a Catalog File Windows Driver Signing Tutorial - Microsoft Learn how to digitally sign a driver