Remote electronic signature service enabling legally valid digital signing without physical signature cards or local hardware.
Vendor
Bundesdruckerei
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Sign‑me is a remote electronic signature solution that allows individuals and organizations to digitally sign documents using a web‑based or system‑integrated service. The cryptographic signature creation is performed in a secure environment operated by the trust service provider, while the signer authorizes each signature using strong authentication. The solution supports multiple signature levels under eIDAS and is suitable for both occasional and high‑volume signing scenarios. It enables legally binding signatures without requiring local signature cards or dedicated hardware.
Key Features
Remote Signature Creation Separates signature authorization from key storage.
- Cryptographic keys stored in a secure provider environment
- No local secure signature device required
Multiple Signature Levels Supports different assurance needs.
- Simple electronic signatures
- Advanced electronic signatures
- Qualified electronic signatures
Strong Authentication Ensures signer control over each signature.
- Two‑factor authentication for qualified signatures
- Mobile device or application‑based confirmation
Flexible Usage Models Adapts to different user groups.
- Web portal for individual signing
- API integration for enterprise workflows
Document Integrity Protection Prevents unnoticed changes.
- Signed documents are protected against modification
- Any alteration is technically detectable
Qualified Time Stamping Ensures long‑term verifiability.
- Automatic time stamps for qualified signatures
- Supports long‑term validation and archiving
Benefits
Legal Equivalence Enables legally binding digital processes.
- Qualified signatures equivalent to handwritten signatures
- Suitable for contracts and formal declarations
Hardware Independence Reduces technical complexity.
- No smartcards or card readers needed
- Usable on standard devices
Process Efficiency Supports digital workflows.
- Immediate signing after identification
- Suitable for automated and mass signing processes
High Security Level Protects identity and documents.
- Secure key management by a trust provider
- Strong authentication for signature release
Scalability Fits small and large use cases.
- Individual document signing
- Integration into enterprise systems