Guide QES
The QES is the only level of electronic signature that is strictly equivalent to a handwritten signature throughout the European Union.
The Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is the highest of the three levels of electronic signature defined by the European eIDAS Regulation (EU) No 910/2014.
In practice, it is based on a digital certificate issued personally to the signatory after strict verification of his identity, and created via a certified signature system operated by a qualified trust service provider (QTSP) on the European Trusted List.
For most commercial contracts, the advanced signature (AES) is sufficient.
Step1
The signatory shall establish a Eurotrust or itsme
One time, from the App Store or Google Play. Account creation with ID scan and video selfie (5 to 10 minutes).
Step2
You are sending your envelope to Certyneo.
In the send wizard, select the level Qualified (QES) . The recipient receives an email as for any Certyneo signature.
Step3
The signer signs from the app.
He clicks on the link in the email, opens the app, confirms with his PIN/biometric. The qualified signature is affixed and the signed document is automatically returned to Certyneo.
Evrotrust is the most accessible qualified signature application for European users.It is compatible with iOS and Android and is recognised by all Certyneo's partner TSOs.
Download the app
Choose your blind: App Store for iPhone, Google Play for Android. It is free to install.
Create your account
Enter your name, surname, email and phone number. A verification code is sent via SMS.
Scan your ID
The application guides the shooting (recto, verso, hologram).
Selfie video
A short video (~10 seconds) is recorded to confirm your identity. The account is activated immediately after validation by their teams (a few minutes).
€ 9,90
by qualified signature (beyond the Certyneo package)
No fixed cost: if none of your signatories use the QES in the month, no extra charge is added. Simple (SES) and Advanced (AES) signatures remain included in your package at no extra cost.
Ideally yes otherwise he will have to interrupt the signature to install the app and then come back. For recipients you know are not equipped, notify them by email before sending the QES envelope.
Yes, but itsme is only available to Belgian residents (Belgian phone number and bank account required for registration).
Yes it is explicitly stated in Article 25 of the eIDAS Regulation. no European authority, judge or administration can refuse an ESQ on the grounds that it is electronic. it is the only level that benefits from this automatic presumption.
No signatures are attached, so no extra charges are charged. The envelope stays on hold until the signer returns, or until you cancel it from your dashboard.
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Log in, choose the Qualified Level (QES) in the wizard, and send your envelope.
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