More certainty, fewer questions
QES is the right choice when you need:
- stronger verification of the signer’s identity,
- greater confidence in the signing process,
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greater legal certainty for important documents.
Under eIDAS, QES is expressly recognised as having the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.
How to get a qualified electronic signature
With BetrSign, getting started with QES is clear, guided and tailored to the way you sign.
1. Get a secure signing method
To use QES, you need a qualified digital certificate and a secure signing method, either cloud-based or local, depending on the option you choose.
2. Prepare the signing job
Add documents and signers, then select the QES signing method.
3. Sign the documents
Send the documents for signature and, where needed, provide signers with instructions for the selected QES signing method.
Detailed instructions on how to get started, depending on the digital certificate you use
QES your way
Choose a signing method based on your users’ digital certificates
BetrSign was developed by SETCCE, a trust service provider listed on the EU Trusted List under the eIDAS Regulation and certified to leading ISO standards for information security management.
QES relies on a qualified digital certificate from selected trust service providers and a secure signing method, making the signing process suitable even for demanding scenarios.
A higher signature level does not have to mean a more complicated process. BetrSign lets you include one or multiple signers in the same signing workflow and set the signing order when needed.
Increase document and signer volumes without adding administrative overhead. Keep signing clear, manageable and efficient even at scale and for more demanding, legally binding signatures.
Why do companies choose QES?
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More confidence where it matters most
QES adds an extra layer of assurance for documents where you need a clear, reliable link between the signature and the signer’s identity.
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Stronger signer identification
QES relies on a qualified certificate and a qualified signature creation device, which requires stricter identity verification than other e-signatures.
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Fewer questions when it matters
QES is a good fit when you want greater certainty around validity, signer identity and the signing process itself.
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Legal validity without going back to paper
Even when you need the highest signature level, the process does not have to be slow or complicated. You can still sign documents digitally, transparently and without unnecessary coordination.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the document, the level of risk and how much assurance you need in the signing process.
- Simple Electronic Signature is suitable for lower-risk, everyday processes.
- Advanced Electronic Signature is a good choice when you need stronger evidentiary value and better signer authentication.
- Qualified Electronic Signature, QES makes sense when you need the highest level of legal certainty.
The best signature is not always the “strongest” one, but the one that best fits the specific use case.
An Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) provides stronger identity verification, for example through two- or multi-factor authentication such as an OTP code sent by SMS, and makes it possible to detect changes to the document. A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) requires stricter signer identification using a qualified digital certificate. Under eIDAS, it has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. BetrSign supports options such as Halcom One, SI-PASS and Fina.
Yes. Under the eIDAS Regulation, a qualified electronic signature is expressly recognised as having the same legal effect as a handwritten signature in all EU Member States.
QES is most useful for documents where you need the highest level of legal certainty, clearly verified signer identity and stronger evidence of the signing process. It is most commonly used for more sensitive documents in finance and HR, legal matters, KYC processes, public tenders, and certain documents related to changes in company details or the cessation of business activities.
eIDAS is the European legal framework for electronic identification and trust services. Among other things, it sets rules for electronic signatures, electronic seals and other digital services related to trust and identity verification in the EU.
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