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Your

digital

Company stamp

Digital document management and signing processes do not work without company stamps. Find out here how to apply for and use electronic seals (qualified and advanced) at SIGN8.

Seal at a glance

What are electronic seals?

Electronic signatures are issued for natural persons. Electronic seals, on the other hand, are for legal persons. You can think of the seal as a digital company stamp.

Seal in your everyday life

Electronic seals can be used in a variety of ways. Here are just a few examples:

1

Registrations

Seals can be used for applications or requests. (e.g. tax returns, award portals, funding programmes, EPREL)v
2

Certificates

Electronic seals can be applied to school certificates or certificates of employment to confirm their authenticity.
3

Invoices

Electronic seals can also be used on invoices or other financial documents. This can help prevent fraud and counterfeiting.

Remote or local sealing – the choice is yours

You can use your seal either remotely via the SIGN8 App or locally via our signature hardware or via the Trust Center infrastructure.
Which sealing solution is best for you depends on your individual requirements.
If you need support with this, please contact us at customerservice@sign8.eu.

This is how easy it is to get your seal

1

Take out a subscription

You can apply for your seal after you have registered with us.
Please note that you will need at least the Business subscription.
2

Seal application

You can submit a seal request in the admin area of your SIGN8 account.
3

Examination

We will check your details. We may come back to you if anything is unclear.
4

Confirmation

Provided that the check has been completed positively, you will receive the seal application from us for signature. After that, you can use your seal.

Pricing

Seal application

ab 89,00/ pro Antrag
  • Examination of seal application
  • Provision advanced seal
  • Provision of qualified seal
  • Sealing teams for the delegation of further persons

Qualified seal

2,50 - 4,00/ pro Siegel
  • Price depending on subscription
  • Qualified level
  • Identification via eID
  • Delegation of authorised persons via the sealing team

Advanced seal

1,60 - 1,90/ pro Siegel
  • Price depending on subscription
  • Advanced level
  • Identification via SMS or phone call
  • Delegation of authorised persons via the sealing team

Do you have any questions?

What is the difference between a seal and a signature?

Seals are issued to companies (legal entities). signatures, on the other hand, to natural persons.

Do I have to apply for the seal again after one year?

No. Remote seals are valid for five years. Locally issued seals must be renewed after two years.

Can seals be used in SIGN8?

Yes, in SIGN8 you can use all types of seals as well as signatures for your signature processes.

How do I apply for the seal?

You can easily apply for your seal in the SIGN8 WebApp (minimum business subscription).
You can find a video tutorial here: Applying for and using qualified electronic seals (youtube.com)