Sign a site permit online
Procedure-verbal of acceptance of the work signed between the master of the works and the contractor (with or without reservations), with the same legal value as a paper PV. According to Art. 1792-6 of the Civil Code the reception is the act by which the master of the works declares acceptance of the work with or without reservations.
- Legal framework
- Article 1792-6 of the Civil Code
- Signature level
- AES eIDAS recommended
- Legal archives
- 10 years included
What's a construction site receipt PV?
The receipt of the works (Art. 1792-6 Civil Code) is the legal act by which the contractor declares to accept the work with or without reservations. This is a critical legal point: it marks the transfer of the custody of the work from the contractor to the contractor, and runs the time limits of THREE legal guarantees: (1) guarantee of perfect completion (1 year, Art. 1792-6 al. 2) covering ALL the disorders reserved for the reception or appeared in the year, (2) two-year guarantee of proper maintenance (2 years, Art. 1792-3) on the elements of equipment that can be disassembled, (3) ten-year guarantee (10 years, 1792) on the guarantees of the indestructibility of the work or the critical functioning of the domain.
Why sign electronically?
Starting point of traceable collateral
The advanced electronic signature + Certyneo qualified time stamping undoubtedly set the date of receipt critical element in case of disputes 10 years later on the expiry of the guarantees.
Reserves listed and signed
The PV may include reservations on apparent defects at the time of receipt these reservations remain within the scope of the perfect completion guarantee (1 year). Certyneo allows reservations to be listed in the signed PV, with any attached photos.
Multi-party signature (MO + contractor)
The contract is signed by the contractor (or his representative: architect, AMO, co-owner) and the contractor. For contracts with several contractors, each contractor signs his lot. Certyneo manages the sequential or parallel signature of multiple signatories.
10 years of archiving + 10 years of opponents
The signed PV is the central element of any decennial litigation. Certyneo automatically archives the PV + audit trail eIDAS for 10 years (duration of the decennial warranty).
The four-step procedure
From prep to legal filing in less than five minutes.
1. Prepare the receiving PV
Please upload your CV or use a template complying with Art. 1792-6. Required information: identification of the parties (MO + contractor), designation of the work/site, date of receipt, indication with or without reservation , detailed list of reservations if applicable, signatures.
2. Invite the signatories
The project manager + contractor (and architect/AMO if present). Each person receives a secure, personalised link via email with OTP SMS on their own number.
The following is a list of the most important technical specifications for the European Union:
Advanced signature required in view of the challenges of the 10 years of 10-year guarantee that are starting.
Start of warranties + 10 years of archiving
The final signature starts the three legal guarantees, the final PV + the trail is automatically archived for 10 years, accessible for any warranty or legal expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can a site receipt be signed electronically?
- Yes, without restriction. Article 1792-6 of the Civil Code requires a written document but does not prescribe any particular form. Article 1366 of the Civil Code recognizes the same evidentiary force as electronic documents. The advanced signature Certyneo satisfies the evidentiary requirements.
- Can the reception be quiet ?
- The case law (Cass. civ. 3e) allows for tacit acceptance when the contractor takes possession of the work AND pays the market balance, thus demonstrating an unequivocal willingness to accept the work.
- What if we have reservations at the reception ?
- The PV lists the reserves with precision (nature of the defect, location, deadline for withdrawal).The contractor has 1 year to withdraw the reserves as part of the guarantee of perfect completion (Art. 1792-6 para. 2).The withdrawal of reserves is itself formalized by a signed PV ( PV of withdrawal of reserves ) Certyneo allows it to be signed as the original PV.
- What's the starting point for the 10-year guarantee?
- The date of receipt (Art. 1792). If the receipt took place on 15 March 2026, the decennial runs until 15 March 2036 inclusive. Critical: without a signed PV, the date of receipt is questionable and can be advanced by the contractor (favouring the expiry of the guarantees).
- What signature level for a receiving PV?
- The EIA is not sufficient for this type of act, but it is a legal document which is not subject to any legal obligation to provide a guarantee for the protection of the rights of the parties.
- How long do you need to keep the PV?
- Certyneo automatically archives the PV + audit trail eIDAS + any PV of reserve collection during this period.
- Can the reception be given by only one of the co-owners (co-ownership, division)?
- No the receipt commits the entire co-ownership or the indivision. For a co-ownership, the trustee or the delegated contractor signs on behalf of the union. For an indivision, all co-individual (or a common agent) sign. Certyneo manages this multi-signature configuration.
- Is the electronically signed CV admissible in a judicial expert's hearing?
- Yes French case law unanimously recognises eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures. The Certyneo trail audit is open to the expert and the court it proves the date of receipt (starting point of the guarantees), any reservations and the identity of the signatories.
See also
Secure your next construction site reception
Permanent free plan (5 envelopes/month), no credit card. Complies with Civil Code and eIDAS. Date of receipt time stamped and archiving 10 years included.