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Explore the BoldSign features that make eSigning easier.
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Secure your critical documents with a solution that’s powerful yet simple.
Compliant with eIDAS for legally recognized Qualified Electronic Signatures in all EU countries.
Data is stored in GDPR-compliant servers located in the Netherlands for full EU data residency.
Powered by Evrotrust, a trusted QTSP, for smooth and secure QES identity verification.
QES at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers, with no hidden or per-user fees.
Signing experience and signer identity verification available in multiple European languages.
Every QES-signed document includes a tamper-proof audit trail for maximum accountability.
Compliant with eIDAS for legally recognized Qualified Electronic Signatures in all EU countries.
Data is stored in GDPR-compliant servers located in the Netherlands for full EU data residency.
Powered by Evrotrust, a trusted QTSP, for smooth and secure QES identity verification.
QES at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers, with no hidden or per-user fees.
Signing experience and signer identity verification available in multiple European languages.
Every QES-signed document includes a tamper-proof audit trail for maximum accountability.
Learn how to securely send documents using Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) in BoldSign with a clear, step-by-step guide.
| Feature | Simple (SES) | Advanced (AES) | Qualified (QES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | Medium | High | Maximum |
| Legal Weight | Lowest | Moderate | Highest (Legally equivalent to handwritten signatures) |
| Authentication | Optional or with OTP | Email/SMS OTP, identity verification | Government-verified ID (passport + video/live check via QTSP) |
| Best For | Low-risk agreements (internal approvals, newsletters) | Most business contracts (NDAs, sales contracts, HR docs) | High-risk/regulated deals |
A QTSP is an EU-certified organization that issues qualified digital certificates and verifies identities for QES, ensuring compliance with eIDAS standards.
We partner with Evrotrust, a leading EU-certified provider, to deliver secure and reliable QES solutions.
A standard electronic signature doesn’t require identity verification or a qualified digital certificate, while QES involves strict identity checks and a secure certificate from a QTSP, ensuring maximum trust and security.
Yes, QES is automatically recognized as legally binding across all EU countries under eIDAS Article 25.
QES is ideal for high-stakes documents like mortgages, court filings, cross-border contracts, and other regulated agreements requiring maximum legal validity.
Signers are verified using government-issued ID (e.g., passport) and a live video check conducted by a QTSP, ensuring the highest level of authentication.
The certificate is issued by a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP), an entity certified under eIDAS to provide secure digital signatures.
Yes, QES offers the highest security through strict identity verification and tamper-proof certificates, making it the most trusted e-signature standard.
