The three eIDAS electronic-signature levels
A clear visual to understand at a glance the three levels defined by the European eIDAS regulation: simple (SES), advanced (AES) and qualified (QES) signatures. Use it in your presentations, articles or training sessions — the asset is free to share with attribution.
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Summary of the three levels
A text reminder for search engines and screen readers. For each level, consult the detailed eIDAS guide.
- Identification
- Email + click ("I sign")
- Use cases
- Quotes, internal orders, acknowledgements of receipt
- Evidentiary weight
- Good · eIDAS valid
- Example
- A quote, an internal agreement
- Identification
- SMS/email OTP + verified email
- Use cases
- Employment contracts, NDAs, commercial leases, binding contracts
- Evidentiary weight
- High · eIDAS valid
- Example
- An employment contract
- Identification
- QTSP certificate + secure device
- Use cases
- Authentic acts, public procurement
- Evidentiary weight
- Maximum · equivalent to handwritten in the EU
- Example
- A notarial deed
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