eIDAS-Compliant Electronic Signatures for Citizens
Get Advanced and Qualified Electronic Signature certificates for individuals, both legally recognized for secure digital signing.
Sectigo Citizen Qualified Certificate SCD
For citizens
Digitally issued and delivered
- Considered legally binding
- Common use cases include contracts, transactions and administrative procedures*
Sectigo Citizen Qualified Certificate QSCD
For citizens
Delivered on Physical Token
- Same legal effect as handwritten signatures
- Created by a qualified signature creation device (QSCD)
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Advanced vs Qualified Signature Delivery
Under European Union eIDAS regulations:
- Qualified signatures—Issued on a USB token (QSCD) for individuals, offering the same legal validity as handwritten signatures.
- Advanced signatures—Issued on a USB token (SCD) for individuals.
For certificates used for signing or sealing, when the author initiates the digital signature of the document, the signing application will create a HASH value that represents the entire content of the document. After the author authenticates, typically using a PIN, the HASH value is signed and embedded into the document itself. Any modification after signing alters the HASH value, rendering the signature invalid.
About
Electronic Signatures
The eIDAS regulation further distinguishes between advanced and qualified signatures and electronic seals.
An advanced electronic signature (AdES) or seal is based on a qualified certificate for electronic signatures, and has the following characteristics:
- It is uniquely linked to the signatory.
- It can identify the signatory.
- It is linked to the signed data, allowing detection of any changes.
A
qualified electronic signature (QES) or seal is a type of AdES that is created using a qualified electronic signature creation device and is based on a qualified certificate for electronic signatures or seals
As a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP), Sectigo issues trusted certificates that comply with these regulations, ensuring secure and legally binding signatures.
Validation and Issuance - IMPORTANT
Getting Your Qualified Certificate
Once you order a certificate, you will be guided through the necessary validation steps of passing the necessary validation checks so that your certificate can be issued. It's very important to understand the requirements for validation so your certificate can be issued promptly.
Face to face verification is used to verify your identity. This requires completion of the face-to-face form that will be provided to you by Sectigo, along with instructions for completing the form. The completed form must be notarized and accompanied by:
- A notarized copy of government-issued photo ID.
- Status of Author to verify the licensing status of the notary.
You will receive an email verification request. Follow the instructions in the email to verify your email address.
When you place an order, the Subscriber Agreement email is sent to your email address.
Follow the instructions in the email to complete the subscriber agreement.
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