Product
Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES)
Legally robust electronic signatures backed by qualified certificates and tied to verified identities.
What is Qualified Signatures?
Qualified electronic signatures (QES) are the highest-assurance class of electronic signature: each one is backed by a qualified certificate and tied to a verified identity. WeVerify issues these certificates to verified users and performs the cryptographic signing, so high-value and regulated agreements carry the strongest available signature evidence.
Capabilities
Everything qualified signatures needs, in one flow.
- Issuance of qualified certificates tied to verified users.
- Secure cryptographic signing operations.
- Alignment with international expectations for strong digital signatures in regulated and high-value use cases.
- Designed for legal recognition across the European Union, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
How it works
From verified identity to a qualified signature.
- 01
Verify the signer
Confirm the signer's identity before any certificate is issued.
- 02
Issue qualified certificate
Bind a qualified certificate to the verified user.
- 03
Sign cryptographically
Apply the secure cryptographic signing operation to the document.
- 04
Capture signature evidence
Record the signature, certificate metadata and signing context for audit.
Ideal for
Where qualified signatures fits.
- Cross-border contracts
- Regulated industries
- High-value agreements where signature strength matters
- Workflows where audit evidence is essential
Related products & solutions
Build the rest of the journey.
Multi-party Signing
Orchestrate signing workflows with multiple signers, each step linked to verified identity and a clear audit trail.
Signing Evidence
Timestamped records and cryptographic proof for compliance reviews, internal controls, and dispute resolution.
Identity Verification
End-to-end digital identity verification for individuals: guided document capture, NFC where supported, biometric liveness, and PIN-protected access.
Qualified Signatures: questions answered
What is a qualified electronic signature (QES)?
A qualified electronic signature is the highest-assurance type of electronic signature. WeVerify issues a qualified certificate tied to a verified user and performs the cryptographic signing, so the signature is suitable for high-assurance, regulated and high-value signing journeys.
Where are WeVerify qualified signatures legally recognised?
WeVerify qualified signatures are designed for legal recognition across the European Union, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. As recognition depends on your specific workflow, you should confirm applicability with your own legal counsel.
How is the signature tied to the signer's identity?
The qualified certificate is issued only to a verified user, so each signature is bound to a confirmed identity. This linkage, combined with the cryptographic signing operation, gives high-assurance signing journeys their strength.
When should I use a qualified signature instead of a standard e-signature?
Use a qualified electronic signature for cross-border contracts, regulated industries and high-value agreements where signature strength and audit evidence matter most. For lower-risk documents, a standard electronic signature may be sufficient.
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