eIDAS & siwpsign

What is eIDAS and how does swipesign comply?

eIDAS is a European Union regulation that establishes the legal framework for electronic signatures and trust services across the EU. It ensures that electronic signatures are recognized and enforceable across all member states.

eIDAS defines three types of electronic signatures:

• Simple Electronic Signature (SES)
• Advanced Electronic Signature (AES)
• Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)

Each level offers a different degree of legal assurance. Only QES is considered equivalent to a handwritten signature under EU law.

How swipesign supports eIDAS-compliant signatures

swipesign focuses on the two signature levels that offer strong legal protection:

Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES)

• Securely linked to the signer
• Identity verified through KYC
• Full audit trail and tamper-proof PDFs

Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES)

• Issued through certified trust providers
• Strong identity verification (e.g. passport + video ID)
• Fully compliant with QES requirements under eIDAS
• Legally equivalent to handwritten signatures across the EU

💡 Did you know?

A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) under eIDAS is legally equal to a handwritten signature in all EU member states.

Whether you're handling internal agreements or regulated legal documents, swipesign ensures your signatures are fully aligned with the eIDAS regulation — secure, verifiable, and recognized across borders.