Secure Your Agreements with QES-Compliant Signatures
Send Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for documents that need the highest legal proof. BoldSign verifies signer identity and delivers an eIDAS-compliant signature across Europe and the United Kingdom.
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Why Use BoldSign for QES
BoldSign makes Qualified Electronic Signatures simple, compliant, and affordable.
Trusted Across EU Laws
Compliant with eIDAS for legally recognized Qualified Electronic Signatures in all EU countries.
EU-Based Data Centers
Data is stored in GDPR-compliant servers located in the Netherlands for full EU data residency.
Seamless ID Verification
Powered by Evrotrust, a trusted QTSP, for smooth and secure QES identity verification.
Affordable Pricing
QES at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers, with no hidden or per-user fees.
Multi-Language Support
Signing experience and signer identity verification available in multiple European languages.
Detailed Audit Trail
Every QES-signed document includes a tamper-proof audit trail for maximum accountability.
How QES signing works
Learn how to securely send documents using Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) in BoldSign with a clear, step-by-step guide.
Prepare and send
Upload your document, add recipients, and enable QES for the signer(s).
Identity verification (QTSP)
The signer completes QTSP identity verification (e.g., ID + live check).
Sign with QES
Once verified, the signer signs, and the document includes signature validation, evidence, and protection.
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Your Business
Pick the right plan for your needs and unlock a smooth, secure e-signature experience built for businesses of all sizes.
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QES vs Other eSignature Types
Learn how Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), Simple (SES), and Advanced (AES) e-signatures stack up to suit your needs.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Under eIDAS Article 25, a Qualified Electronic Signature is legally recognized across all EU member states.
Identity verification and certificate issuance are handled by a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP) certified under eIDAS.
QES is an add-on and is billed per QES signature. Each time a signer completes a Qualified Electronic Signature on a document, it counts as 1 QES signature and is charged $3. If multiple signers use QES on the same document, each signer’s QES completion is billed separately.
Example: 1 document with 2 QES signers → 2 × $3 = $6
No. QES is recommended only when legal risk is high or when regulations explicitly require it.
Yes. QES is specifically designed for cross-border legal recognition within the EU.
QES provides the highest level of security, including identity verification, cryptographic protection, and qualified certificates.
Yes. Qualified Electronic Signatures are recognized under UK eIDAS and accepted for legally binding agreements in the UK.
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