QUALIFIED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Digital Signatures With the Legal Weight of Ink

Verify the signer, issue a qualified certificate, and apply a legally binding signature in one flow. Backed by an EU Trusted List QTSP. Supports across all 27 EU member states.

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TRUSTED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LEGALLY BINDING SIGNATURES

Qualified Signatures Backed by Verified Identity

EU Member States with Legal Recognition

10 yrs

Evidence retention per signed document

eIDAS

LoA High Compliant

Trusted By 2000+ Clients Worldwide

Built for High-Risk Actions That Stay Defensible

Why Enterprises Choose Shufti for Qualified Signing

Cryptographic Consent & Signature Signing

Every Signature Tied to a Verified Identity

A qualified electronic signature is only as strong as the consent layer behind it. If signing is not cryptographically linked to a verified identity, it holds no legal weight under eIDAS. Shufti captures user consent through OTP-based signing and Strong Customer Authentication, cryptographically stamping the verified identity to the signature event and creating a legally binding, non-repudiable record.

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ETSI-Aligned Identity Proofing

Verification That Actually Holds Up in Europe

Most identity verification providers don't meet the ETSI TS 119 461 standard, meaning their checks can get rejected in EU-regulated workflows before a signature is even issued. Shufti's verification engine covers document checks, MRZ analysis, and biometric face matching with liveness detection at over 99% accuracy, built to the exact standard regulators require for qualified signature flows.

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End-to-End QES Flow

One Journey, From Identity Check to Qualified Signature

Stitching together separate vendors for verification, consent, and signature issuance creates gaps in compliance, accountability, and the user experience. Shufti handles the full journey including identity proofing, consent via OTP or Strong Customer Authentication, and qualified certificate issuance through certified QTSP partners, so your users move from onboarding to signing in one audit-ready flow.

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From Verification to Qualified Signature

QES End-User Signing Flow

STEP 01

Identity Verification

The user provides consent, verifies their email via OTP, and selects the preferred verification method.

STEP 02

Verification Journey

The user completes the selected verification flow, including Face + Standard Document Verification, Face + NFC Verification, Existing eID Verification, or Video KYC Verification.

STEP 03

Signing Consent

After successful verification, the user proceeds to document signing, provides signing consent, and completes phone verification through OTP-based Strong Customer Authentication.

STEP 04

Complete Identity

The verified identity is validated against the required assurance level and prepared for compliant QES certificate issuance.

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Seamless Integrations, Powerful Results

Build fully customizable verification flows with seamless backend integration.

Gain full control by customising verification flows end-to-end.
Integrate seamlessly with your backend for quick implementation.
Design flexible verification journeys tailored to your users.

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Launch a native verification experience inside your iOS or Android app within minutes.

Launch native verification within minutes on iOS or Android.
Use ready-made UI with camera, capture, and real-time feedback.
Customise flows to fit seamlessly into your mobile app.

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With KYC Journey Builder, design personalised verification journeys without writing a single line of code.

Customise your journey effortlessly with drag-and-drop functionality.
Instantly preview how your verification flow looks for your users.
Easily connect with Hosted Verification for a consistent, branded experience.

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Run Shufti within your own infrastructure for maximum data control and privacy.

Keep all sensitive information in-house to meet strict governance and residency requirements.
Maintain full data sovereignty with secure, isolated processing.
Deploy in highly regulated sectors without compromising compliance.

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QUALIFIED SIGNATURES ACROSS REGULATED INDUSTRIES

Built for Industries That Cannot Afford Paper Delays

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a qualified electronic signature (QES)?

A qualified electronic signature is the highest assurance level under the EU eIDAS Regulation. It carries the same legal effect as a handwritten signature across all 27 EU member states. QES requires identity verification by a QTSP, a qualified certificate, and a signature created on a QSCD.

How does QES differ from an advanced electronic signature (AES)?

AES is linked to the signatory and detects changes, but does not require a qualified certificate or QSCD. QES adds both. Only QES has automatic legal equivalence to a handwritten signature under eIDAS.

Which countries recognise QES?

A QES issued by a QTSP in any EU member state is valid across all 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Many non-EU jurisdictions also recognise QES through bilateral agreements.

Does the signatory need software or a hardware token?

No. Shufti’s QES flow uses remote QSCD managed server-side. The signatory completes identity verification and authorises the signature through a web or mobile interface.

How long does the QES process take?

The full flow typically completes in under 90 seconds for returning users and under 3 minutes for first-time signatories, depending on the identification method and jurisdiction.

What happens under eIDAS 2.0 and the EUDI Wallet?

eIDAS 2.0 requires every EU member state to offer a European Digital Identity Wallet by December 2026. Shufti’s QES infrastructure is designed to accept EUDI Wallet credentials for certificate issuance.

Can QES be used for multi-party agreements?

Yes. Shufti supports sequential multi-signatory workflows where each party completes their own identity verification and applies a separate qualified electronic signature with individual timestamps and evidence chains.

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