What is a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)?
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is a type of electronic signature that carries the exact same legal weight as a handwritten signature.
For a qualified electronic signature to be valid, it must be verified using a qualified electronic signature certificate. This certificate enables the verification of the identity of the person signing the document.
Applying a qualified electronic signature backed by a valid qualified certificate produces the same legal effects as signing a document by hand.
It is also worth emphasizing that submitting a declaration of intent in electronic form and authenticating it with a qualified electronic signature is just as legally binding as submitting a declaration in traditional written form.
What can you use a Qualified Electronic Signature for?
You can use qualified signatures to interact with government offices and public administration. Selected certificates allow you to sign documents such as:
- ZUS declarations
- JPK files
- e-KRS documents
- CEIDG documents
- e-Procurement platform documents
- Tender documents
Key features of the Autenti Qualified Electronic Signature
- Assigned to a specific individual
Before a qualified signature certificate is issued, the identity of the applicant is thoroughly verified. The certificate can only be used by the person to whom it has been assigned. - Legally binding across the entire European Union
In accordance with the eIDAS Regulation, qualified electronic signature certificates issued in any European Union country are legally recognized in all EU member states. - Cloud-based with mobile authorization
No matter where you are, you can apply a qualified signature remotely using your smartphone-eliminating the need for inconvenient card readers or external cryptographic smart cards.