Qualified Electronic Signing (QES) for Contract Signing Brings Trust to Digital Signing
Many organizations have digitized customer experiences but still rely on paper, witnesses, manual reviews, or separate identity and signing systems when it comes to high-value agreements. Entrust QES for Contract Signing connects identity verification, qualified electronic signing, and audit-ready evidence in one workflow, helping organizations complete sensitive agreements digitally with greater confidence.
Through configurable Entrust Studio workflows, organizations can verify signer identity, apply a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), and maintain the audit evidence needed to support trust, compliance, and review requirements while delivering a seamless signing experience.
Product Highlights
Verify Identity, Sign with Confidence
Link a verified identity directly to the signing event through identity document capture, facial biometric verification, and qualified certificate issuance.
Execute Sensitive Agreements Faster
Replace paper-based and manual processes with a repeatable, digital workflow that helps accelerate agreement completion while improving customer experience.
Retain Audit-Ready Evidence
Capture signed documents, policy verification records, and workflow evidence to support review, compliance, and dispute resolution needs.
Benefits of Entrust Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) for Contract Signing
Accelerate Agreement Completion
Digitize high-value transactions that traditionally rely on paper, witnesses, or in-person meetings.
Strengthen Signing Assurance
Gain greater confidence in who signed, how they signed, and what evidence was retained.
Build Trust in Remote Transactions
Enable sensitive agreements to be executed remotely without sacrificing confidence in the process.
Connect Identity and Signing
Bring identity verification, qualified signing, decisioning, and evidence together in one workflow.
Reduce Operational Complexity
Replace disconnected identity and signing systems with one reusable Studio workflow.
See how Veyco is helping transform digital property transactions in the UK
By integrating Entrust Qualified Electronic Signatures and identity verification, Veyco is enabling a more trusted, efficient, and secure signing experience.
Entrust QES for Contract Signing
Learn how you can accelerate high-value agreements with verified identity, qualified signatures, and audit-ready evidence.
See QES for Contract Signing in Action
Discover how organizations can verify the signer’s identity, request a qualified electronic signature, and retain the signed documents and workflow evidence. All within a single Entrust Studio workflow.
Verify:
Establish who is signing through document capture and biometric verification.
Sign:
Issue a qualified certificate and apply the qualified electronic signature.
Prove:
Retain signed documents and workflow evidence for future review.
A Better Approach to Executing High-Value Agreements
Entrust QES for Contract Signing offers a more efficient, trusted approach to executing high-value agreements digitally. With Entrust QES for contract signing, you get:
Qualified Certificate Issuance
Issue a qualified certificate for the signer after successful identity verification.
Multi-Document Signing
Manage and execute multiple documents within a single transaction.
Private Document Handling
Supply confidential documents through API-based uploads.
Configurable Workflow Automation
Add qualified signing to: lending journeys, which includes identity or KYC steps; legal journeys supporting high-power agreements such as power of attorney and professional services); and property or conveyance journeys which helps strengthen signer assurance for remote property agreements).
Connected Evidence Capture
Retain signed documents as evidence to support review and verification.
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QES for Contract Signing Click-Through Demo
See how organizations can verify the signer’s identity, request a qualified electronic signature, and retain the signed documents and workflow evidence.
Entrust Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for Contract Signing
Learn how you can accelerate high-value agreements with verified identity, qualified signatures, and audit-ready evidence.
Veyco Transforms Digital Transactions
See how Veyco and Entrust work together to deliver the first integrated QES identity verification for UK property transactions.
Build a secure identity verification workflow and build the right level of trust for the right moment.
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Technical Specifications
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Entrust Studio |
| Access Methods | Web Portal, REST API |
| Identity Verification | Integrated Entrust IDV |
| Certificate Issuance | Qualified certificate generated after successful verification |
| Signing Features | Visible signatures, multi-document signing |
| Document Handling | Public URL or private document upload via API |
| Evidence Capture | Signed documents and workflow evidence |
| Integration | Custom integrations and workflow automation |
FAQs
What is a qualified electronic signature (QES)?
A qualified electronic signature, or QES, is a digital signing method that connects a signer’s verified identity to the signing event. QES is the highest level of digital signature in the EU, fully equivalent to a hand-written signature. With Entrust QES for Contract Signing, identity verification, qualified certificate issuance, electronic signing, and supporting evidence are brought together in a single configurable workflow.
When should a business use a qualified electronic signature instead of an advanced electronic signature?
A business may consider QES for high-value agreements that require a strong connection between the signer’s verified identity, the signature, and the evidence retained from the transaction. Entrust QES for Contract Signing is designed for use cases such as property and conveyancing, financial services and lending, legal and professional services, and customer onboarding.
How does Entrust verify a signer’s identity before contract signing?
Entrust verifies the signer’s identity using identity document capture and facial biometric verification. After the signer has been successfully verified, a qualified certificate can be issued and used to apply the qualified electronic signature.
How does QES contract signing integrate with existing systems and workflows?
Entrust QES for Contract Signing is delivered through Entrust Workflow Studio and supports web portal and REST API access. Organizations can use a configurable workflow to connect identity verification, qualified signing, decisioning, document handling, and evidence capture with their existing processes.
What evidence is retained after a contract is signed?
Organizations can retain signed documents and workflow evidence, including audit trails and proof of signature, to support future review, compliance, and dispute resolution requirements. Identity verification evidence is linked to the signing process, while the specific data made available to organizations depends on the workflow configuration and compliance requirements.
How is Entrust QES for Contract Signing priced?
Pricing depends on each organization’s requirements, workflow design, integration needs, and intended use cases. Contact Entrust to discuss the appropriate configuration and pricing for your organization.