There's a non-trivial paperwork requirement too. I'd have no problem paying and getting a cert from the comfort of your chair like you can do with SSL. However

There's a non-trivial paperwork requirement too. I'd have no problem paying and getting a cert from the comfort of your chair like you can do with SSL. However for code signing I have to take time out of the day to visit a notary public to verify my identity as part of the process. This is likely also going to cost additional money.