What is an e-signature?
Everything You Need to Know About E-Signatures
What is an e-signature?
E-signature is a digital security tool consisting of unique codes that enable different types of documents to be signed in digital environments. Signing of PDF, Word, Excel, XML, Autocad documents can be done with e-signature. The solution began to be actively used from the beginning of the 2000s. Over time, the electronic signature has become one of the most important elements of the digital transformation of the last era.
In this article “What is an e-signature?” we answer your question and put together everything you need to know about the subject for you. Come on, let's find out together the answers to all questions like how to use an electronic signature, what are the benefits of e-signature, etc.
Is a Wet Signature the Same as an Electronic Signature?
The wet signature and the digital signature have equivalent validity before the law. As stated in the E-Signature Law No. 5070, the document signed with both signatures can be legally used. Only operations that require ritual can not be performed on the electronic side. E-signature cannot be used in transactions such as transfer of title deeds and marriage.
With the exception of such transactions, e-Signature can be used from contracts, reports, receipts, prescriptions, internal correspondence, supply chain documents, insurance documents, and all other official signing processes.
How to Use E-Signature Signature
The created e-Signature certificate types can be used in e-Signature infrastructures. These infrastructures can be infrastructures that organizations can customize for their own applications, or they can be made available to users in the cloud as ready-to-use products for individual use. It provides great convenience to users with the electronic signature usage format that offers the ability to sign to Word and PDF.
At this point, it is enough that the electronic signature certificate is compatible with the electronic signature infrastructure. Through infrastructures, the certificate performs the process of signing in an immutable form. It is also possible to add a time stamp to the signature to increase the undeniable property and register the date of signing the document.
Where to get an e-signature? What is ESHS?
In Turkey, e-Signature, whose legal limits are determined by the Electronic Signature Law No. 5070, is presented to individuals and institutions by “Electronic Certificate Service Providers (ESHS)” authorized by BTK. First established by TÜBİTAK, it was a KamuSM e-Signature distributor. As of 2024, there are 8 ESHS in Turkey. BTK to ESHS list from here you can reach.
Institutions and organizations authorized to be ESHS undergo strict supervision after the creation of the necessary security infrastructures. After completing the security steps and all requests as a result of the audit, the company becomes authorized to produce and distribute qualified e-Signature certificates.
Who can get an e-signature?
Members of professional groups such as doctors, financial advisors, accountants, pharmacists, lawyers who sign documents in digital media can receive electronic signatures. The purchase of e-Signatures can be carried out at the individual level, as well as collectively at the corporate level. In short, “Who can get an e-signature?” The answer to the question refers to a fairly wide group. E-signature is an up-to-date and practical technology that all professional groups can easily access.
How to Get an Electronic Signature
E-signature Electronic Certificate can be obtained through service providers' centers, dealers and web pages. Most of the certificate providers present in Turkey offer the possibility of obtaining e-Signatures via the Internet. However, having the equivalent validity of a wet signature increases the importance of authentication and security checks in e-Signature acquisition. In order to produce a personalized e-Signature certificate, a complete and accurate identification of the person to whom the e-Signature will be delivered is ensured.
In the process of purchasing signatures using traditional methods, authentication and shopping are carried out with the delivery of wet-signed documents. At this point, it is ironic that the first time to submit a wet-signed document is asked to submit an e-signature.
Turkey's 8th ESHS, ARİMZA, has eliminated the wet signed document delivery process. Purchasing e-Signatures in a completely digital way and activating the certificate has become possible with ARİMZA in accordance with the spirit of technology. Detailed information about the purchase process of ARİMZA linke You can reach it by clicking.
What are the required documents for an e-signature?
For e-signature applications, individual photo ID cards, passports or driving licences can be used. In individual applications, the documents required for e-Signature can be expressed as identity documents containing the identity information of the person and proving it legally.
How Much Does an eSignature Cost in 2024?
E-signature is a technology available to all users with individual photo ID cards, passports or driving licenses for e-Signature applications. E-signature is a technology available to all users. The prices of e-Signature certificates, which are available for sale in 1-year, 2-year and 3-year terms, also vary according to the period of use. Detailed prices for 2024 E-signature price You can check it out on our page. In individual applications, the documents required for e-Signature can be expressed as identity documents containing the identity information of the person and proving it legally.
How to get an e-signature?
Mobile, laptop and desktop devices can be used for e-signing. The necessary infrastructures for the e-signature process can be created using software infrastructures such as AKIS, Palma, JAVA. In addition to the extensible APIs offered, it is possible to use ready-made e-Signature services that are easy to integrate for electronic signatures in applications.
- Signing documents digitally is actually quite an easy process. We can sort the steps like this
- Plug your legal certificate into your laptop or desktop computer via USB connection.
- Depending on the service or application you are using, specify the signing properties (signature type, validity period, timestamp property, etc.).
Log in to the application where the document will be signed.- Click the Sign button. Enter your PIN information.
- Your document will be signed.
What are the benefits of e-signature
Electronic signature provides users with broad benefits, enabling almost all document types to be officially signed digitally. The e-signature benefits can be listed as follows:
- Eliminates the time spent signing and submitting physical documents.
- Reduces mail, courier and other logistics costs.
- Reduces the use of paper, minimizing the impact on the environment.
- Provides the ability to access and sign documents from anywhere, from any device.
- It offers a high level of security thanks to signature, authentication and encryption technologies.
- Instant signing and approval processes speed up workflows.
- Regular storage and easy archiving of electronic documents.
- Thanks to automated processes, the likelihood of human error is reduced.
Why Choose ARKİMZA for Electronic Signature Certificate
We have provided you with a detailed guide on e-Signature. Now let's explore the differences between ARKİMZA and other e-Signatures:
You Can Own It Anytime, Wherever You Want
You can buy ArkİMZA in just a few clicks using all the devices where you can shop online. You can own ARKMZA without having to fill out pages of forms, without having to bother with customer service.
You can get your ARKİMZA certificate in a short period of time
Orders placed on ARKİMZA are shipped within the same day*. The e-Signature is ensured to reach the user as soon as possible. Moreover, at this stage, you are not asked for any wet-signed documents. You can complete the e-Signature purchase process just like an ordinary internet purchase.
You don't have to wait days to start using ARIMZA
If you have your one-half token, you won't have to wait 24 or 48 hours to start signing. There is no requirement to chase customer service to activate your signature. You just need to download the ARKIMZA app on your phone and computer and complete the authentication process.
After ID card verification, face verification, and a secure video call, you can quickly move on to the document signing phase by creating your PIN through the app.
You Can Use Arkimza Seamlessly on All Infrastructures
ARKİMZA is a brand owned by Arksigner, which has been serving with electronic signature infrastructures in the public and private sectors since 2015. ArkSigner e-signature infrastructures are widely used throughout Turkey. Produced with similar technologies, ARKİMZA is also developed to work seamlessly in all infrastructures based on the ArkSigner experience.
You Can Support Domestic Production Using Arkimza
All software and hardware designs of ARKİMZA have been implemented by ArkSigner engineers. You can become a partner to the added value of our country by choosing this technology, which is produced entirely on the territory of Turkey from domestic and recyclable materials.
To buy ARİMZA too click now! Contact us for electronic signature and all other digital security questions from here you can reach.
*All orders placed up to 14.00 during the day are shipped within the same day.
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