How to sign a distance contract

Signing a distance contract: it's simple

Signing a distance contract: it's simple

Thanks to electronic signature, signing a distance contract can be done in a few minutes from anywhere — home, office, travel. Same legal value as a signature in person.

Both cases

You are the signatory

1. You receive an email “You have a document to sign”:
2. Click on the link
3. Read the document
4. Click “Sign”
5. Enter the SMS code received (for AES)

It's over. You will receive a copy by email.

Total time: 2-3 minutes.

You are the sender

1. You want to have a contract signed by someone who is not next to you:
2. Prepare the PDF
3. Create an envelope on a signature platform
4. Add the signatory (name, email, telephone)
5. Send

Follow the status in real time

Follow the status in real timeWhat changes compared to signing in person

• Nothing legally
• — provided:
• you choose the right level (AES recommended for contracts)

you use an eIDAS compliant platform

• keep the audit trailGood practices on the signatory side
• Check the sender ⬥⬥⬥: does the email come from someone you know?Read before signing ⬥⬥⬥: the platforms require it, but take the time
• Protect your phone ⬥⬥⬥: OTP SMS is the key to AESKeep the copy
• received by emailGood practices on the sender side

Provide a reasonable expiry date

• Activate reminders
• Explain the procedure to the signatory (if novice)
• Check the correct email before sending
• Check the correct email before sending

Legal value

A contract signed remotely with an AES has thesame probative forceas a contract signed in person. Double-factor identification (email + OTP) and timestamping provide even more solid proof than paper.

Seelegal validity ⬥⬥⬥.Common use cases

Employment contract signed before taking up the position

• Lease with tenant in another city
• Freelance contract with client abroad
• NDA with an investor on the other side of the world
• Real estate sales mandate with expatriate seller
• Frequent errors

Sign without reading

• Click on a suspicious email (phishing)
• Do not keep the copy received
• Reply “OK to sign” by email instead of clicking on the link
• Reply “OK to sign” by email instead of clicking on the link

How Certyneo helps you

Certyneo allows you to sign or have someone sign remotely in a few minutes: mobile-first route, no account to create for the signatory, OTP SMS for the AES, instant acknowledgment of receipt by email.

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FAQ

Is remote signing legal?

Yes, same value as in person if eIDAS compliant.

Do I need a computer?

No, a smartphone is enough.

What should I do if I haven't received the email?

Check spam, request a referral to the sender.

Can you sign from abroad?

Yes, unless you check the recognition of local law outside the EU.

How much does it cost the signatory?

Nothing. Only the issuer pays.

Conclusion

Signing a remote contract is today as simple and secure as signing in person. No more waiting, traveling or printing. A few clicks are enough.

Try Certyneo to send, sign and track your documents online simply, quickly and securely.