How to self-sign a document with Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) enabled?

BoldSign supports Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) for self-signing, allowing users to sign their own documents with the highest level of electronic signature assurance under the EU eIDAS regulation.

Prerequisites for QES self-signing

Before using Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) for self-signing, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• QES is enabled for your BoldSign account.
• Your organization has access to a supported Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP).
• The selected QTSP supports eIDAS-compliant qualified signatures.
• You have a valid qualified certificate, or the QTSP can issue one during the signing process.
• You are able to complete the required identity verification, as mandated by the QTSP.
• The signer meets regional and regulatory requirements for QES signing.

Supported Qualified Trust Service Providers

BoldSign integrates with selected eIDAS-compliant Qualified Trust Service Providers, such as Evrotrust, to enable QES self-signing. Availability may differ based on region and account configuration.

How to self-sign a document with QES enabled?

Step 1: Upload the document you want to sign

• Click Create New and select the Create New Document option.
• Add the file in the Add file(s) section.

Step 2: Choose self-sign as the signing option

• Add your details in the Add recipients field, either manually or by clicking the Add Me button.

Step 3: Enable QES under recipient settings

Step 4: Self‑sign the document and verify

• After adding your signature, click the Verify button to proceed further, as shown below.

Step 5: Complete identity verification through the connected QTSP

• A dialog box appears prompting identity verification via Personal ID, Mobile Number, or Email.

• Personal ID verification: Enter your national or personal ID number as required by your country. Evrotrust verifies it against its records, after which you can sign the document using the Evrotrust app.
• Mobile number verification: Enter the mobile number linked to your Evrotrust account. Approve the verification request sent to the Evrotrust app to continue signing.
• Email verification: Enter your registered email address. Open the Evrotrust app and approve the verification request to complete the signing process.
• After verification, you will be redirected to a processing dialog which displays a timer, verification ID, transaction ID, and a Withdraw Request link.
• The Withdraw Request option allows you to cancel the signing process if you decide not to proceed.

• If you choose to proceed with signing, you will receive a notification on your Evrotrust app prompting you to sign the document.
• Tap Sign for free to complete the signing process.

Step 6: Download the signed document

• Once approved in the app, the document is digitally signed, and the signer is redirected to BoldSign’s signing completion page.

• The document will be marked as Signed.
• Once completed, the document is sealed with a qualified digital certificate and includes verifiable proof of compliance.

• This makes QES self-signing suitable for contracts, declarations, and regulated documents that require the highest level of trust.