EXHIBIT 23.01

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

   We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of VeriSign, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated January 26, 2001, appearing
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Illuminet Holdings, Inc. for the year
ended December 31, 2000 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts"
in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

                                          /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Seattle, Washington
October 8, 2001