Notaries
Sign electronic public deeds in accordance with the EÖBV and add the proof of admission in the same step.
Learn more →
Qualified electronic signature for industries with confidential documents
With the qualified electronic signature (QES) from eSignR, you sign documents digitally, with the same legal standing as a handwritten signature under Swiss and EU law. Used by notaries, law firms and software vendors that integrate the QES into their business applications, as well as in many other industries.
Also for industries with the highest confidentiality requirements
Lawyers
Sign engagement letters, powers of attorney and court submissions without the documents leaving your system.
Learn more →
Software vendors and IT service providers
Integrate the qualified electronic signature into your industry application via REST API, CLI or headless mode. Used, for example, by ELIZA, timeSensor LEGAL and iustec.
Learn more →Qualified electronic signatures in your industry
Healthcare
Patient data is sensitive personal data under the Swiss Data Protection Act, and medical staff are bound by professional secrecy. With eSignR, practices, clinics and hospitals sign without sending patient documents to an external cloud.
Typical documents
Learn more: Data sovereignty
Banks and financial services
Banks are subject to banking secrecy, and banks and asset managers are supervised by FINMA. On request, eSignR runs on your own servers so client documents stay within your infrastructure.
Typical documents
Learn more: On-premises solutions
Insurance
Insurers and brokers sign many documents such as applications and policies. Integrated into your core system, eSignR signs them without switching between paper and digital.
Typical documents
Learn more: Workflow integration
Fiduciary and audit
Fiduciary and audit firms manage financial data for many clients and retain business records for ten years. eSignR checks the PDF/A standard so signed documents can be archived long term.
Typical documents
Learn more: PDF/A check and standards
Public administration
Public authorities need legally valid signatures and data that stays in Switzerland. eSignR runs in certified Swiss data centres or on-premises.
Typical documents
References: UPReg · Validator · Open eGov LocalSigner
Energy and utilities
Energy suppliers and grid operators are part of critical infrastructure and protect their data accordingly. With eSignR on-premises, contracts stay within your infrastructure.
Typical documents
Learn more: On-premises solutions
Education
Universities and schools issue transcripts and diplomas and sign employment contracts with teaching staff.
Typical documents
Learn more: Bulk signing
Real estate and property management
Property managers and agents sign contracts with tenants, owners and buyers. With eSignR, there is no need for postal delivery or signing appointments.
Typical documents
Learn more: Bulk signing
Human resources
HR departments regularly sign documents containing personal data. The QES meets the statutory written form requirement where it applies.
Typical documents
Learn more: Signature templates
Construction and trades
Construction and trade businesses sign quotes, contracts and orders with customers and subcontractors.
Typical documents
Logistics and transport
Transport companies sign orders and handovers with many partners, often across borders. eSignR signatures are valid in Switzerland and the EU.
Typical documents
Learn more: Workflow integration
Trade and distribution
Retailers and distribution partners sign contracts with partners in Switzerland and across Europe.
Typical documents
Learn more: Evidential value of the QES
Industry and manufacturing
Industrial companies protect design data and know-how. With eSignR on-premises, you sign contracts with suppliers and partners within your own infrastructure.
Typical documents
Learn more: On-premises solutions
Pharma and life sciences
Pharma and life sciences companies work with confidential research data and strictly regulated documentation. With eSignR on-premises, these documents stay within your infrastructure.
Typical documents
Learn more: On-premises solutions
Public transport
Public transport companies conclude agreements with the federal government, cantons and partners, and work with business applications that eSignR can be integrated into.
Typical documents
Learn more: Workflow integration
Your industry is not listed?
eSignR works regardless of industry, wherever documents need to be signed with legal validity. We are happy to check whether eSignR fits your use case.
Integrate eSignR into your industry software
eSignR runs as desktop software, on your own servers or connected to your industry software. You decide how deep the integration goes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a qualified electronic signature (QES)?
The qualified electronic signature (QES) is the highest level of electronic signature. In Switzerland, it is equivalent to a handwritten signature under Art. 14 para. 2bis of the Swiss Code of Obligations, and in the EU it is recognised under eIDAS. All signatures created with eSignR are QES.
Is a qualified electronic signature legally valid in every industry?
Yes. A QES is legally valid regardless of industry. The only exceptions are cases where the law requires a specific form, such as a handwritten will.
How am I identified for the QES?
The QES requires a one-time identification with a valid passport or ID card and the Mobile ID app. It is available free of charge in selected Swisscom shops or online for a fee. eSignR customers can also be identified free of charge at Glue AG in Bern, a certified registration authority. All options are listed in the identification guide.
Are my documents uploaded to a cloud when I sign?
No. With eSignR, the document never leaves your device. Only the data required for the signature is transmitted.
Are my documents protected from the US CLOUD Act?
The US CLOUD Act requires US providers to hand over data to authorities on request, even if the data is stored outside the US. With eSignR, your documents do not leave your device when you sign. The server-side components are operated by fence IT AG in Switzerland, and the signature is created by Swisscom Trust Services.
Can eSignR run on our own servers?
Yes. In addition to the standard solution, which runs in ISO 27001-certified Swiss data centres, there are two on-premises options.
Let's talk about your industry
In 30 minutes, we will clarify how eSignR fits your documents, processes and requirements. Or try eSignR free for 30 days.