Electronic Seals: Secure Your Documents Digitally

Electronic seals from E-Sign provide a secure and efficient way to authenticate and protect your important documents.

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eIDAS-Compliant Electronic Seals for Legal Entities

E-Sign offers eIDAS-compliant Electronic Seals, providing legal entities with a secure and recognised solution for document authentication. These seals, recognised throughout the European Union, act as a digital equivalent of a company stamp, ensuring document integrity and origin. For example, a business can apply an electronic seal to a contract before sending it for signature, guaranteeing its authenticity and preventing tampering.
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1.1 million
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Enhance document security and trust with electronic seals.

Electronic Seals for Document Authentication: Payslips, Contracts & More

Concerned about document tampering and the potential for fraud? Electronic seals offer a powerful and reliable solution. Organisations across various industries use electronic seals to certify the origin of critical documents, including payslips, contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other vital records. This process ensures document authenticity, builds trust with recipients, and prevents costly disputes.

Electronic seals, applied on behalf of legal entities such as businesses, institutions, and government agencies, guarantee document integrity and provide verifiable proof of origin. Explore the benefits of electronic seals and streamline your document workflows with our Business and Enterprise plans.

 

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Address different use cases in Europe.

Electronic Seal vs. Electronic Signature

Even though they both rely on digital certificates, electronic seals and electronic signatures address different use cases in Europe, under the eIDAS regulation. An electronic signature can be used only by an individual to sign documents, such as contracts and applications.
However, electronic seals are used by (entities)—including organisations and governments—to show evidence of origin and integrity of documents.

With EU Advanced Electronic seals, a sender with the necessary user permissions, can add electronic seals to be applied to the document in the specified order in the workflow. An envelope can contain both electronic seals and electronic signatures if required.

Electronic Seals Compared to Electronic Signatures

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Secure Your Documents: How to Add an eSeal

To learn more about adding an electronic seal to your documents, follow our detailed step-by-step guide to add an eSeal. An electronic seal ensures that your document is securely authenticated and can be trusted by recipients. It provides a layer of verification that traditional signatures might lack, making it an essential tool for secure digital transactions.

With our comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to navigate the process seamlessly, ensuring compliance and security for all your digital documentation needs.

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What Does an Electronic Seal Look Like?

Each electronic seal that is applied to a PDF document is characterised by a digital certificate. Its visual representation is the image which has been uploaded in the account settings.

Seals certificates are shown in its signature properties. When a user displays such a PDF document, one can notice the presence of the electronic seal by displaying the signature details.

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Client Testimonials

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Mid Devon District Council

“Using eSign has made our tenancy completion processes so simple. You don’t have to be technically savvy to be able to use the platform and it doesn’t draw on any other ICT resources. Our tenancy agreements and documents are signed within minutes and we’ve even had tenants’ comment on how easy it is to use as a signer which is fantastic.”

Lisa Harber | Team Leader 
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Portsmouth University Hospitals

“E-Sign has proven to be a fantastic system that has had an important positive impact on our homecare prescription services. It has enabled us to significantly reduce the administrative burden on clinicians, creating a lean process that allows prescriptions to be signed and completed within minutes rather than days. The combination of E-Sign and our new prescription management platform has transformed our workflows, allowing us to improve the service we provide. A patient’s health is at the end of each document and E-Sign has helped us ensure that every document is processed quickly, securely, and accurately.”

Raghu Mamullapally | Lead Pharmacist Homecare Services
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University Hospitals of Leicester

“We have seen significant improvements in our pharmacy service efficiency since implementing E-Sign. The platform is user-friendly and has allowed our team to securely and reliably provide prescriptions for crucial patient medication, minimising the risk of supply disruption and saving valuable time. Collaborating with E-Sign has been an easy process, Desi and Luke have always been professional and approachable to offer support when needed.”

Amy Page | Kidney Pharmacy Team
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University of Oxford

“The University of Oxford have appointed eSign UK Ltd. as their preferred electronic signature platform. eSign quickly guided departments on the most cost-effective and efficient route offered, providing continued support to ensure contracts were completed and deadlines met.”

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Carden Park Hotel

“E-Sign has been a game-changer for us at Carden Park Hotel. We’ve streamlined our document management, reduced paperwork and improved turnaround times for contracts and employee documentation. We find E-Sign is user-friendly and allows us to manage signatures effortlessly. Their team is always on hand to answer any questions or queries, making sure we get the most out of the system. We highly recommend E-Sign to any business looking to modernise their document processes.”

Abbie | HR Manager
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Paratus Law

“The law supports the use of electronic signatures, and eSign is an essential tool for any business wishing to enhance customer experience and accelerate revenue. Esign is incredibly user-friendly, and using it has been a very positive experience both for me and for my clients.”

Simon Arthur | Owner
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Beyondly

“eSign has transformed our operations at Beyondly. Integrating eSign into our systems was relatively straight forward and has massively improved customer and team experience. As a Bcorp organisation we place high value on our environmental impact and since inception, eSign has represented a 31.46kg saving of CO2 entering the atmosphere.”

Emily Rice | Operations Manager
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National Clinical Homecare Association

“The tools are very easy to set up and intuitive to use. When we encountered issues, the eSign team was agile enough to respond, usually on the same day. The copy template feature has made setup with new customers much easier.”

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Slater Heelis Solicitors

“eSign is an invaluable tool that assists us in keeping track of our legal matters. It gives us full control of the document journey and has greatly improved signature capture and document turnaround times.”

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Morgan Ash

“Working in the regulated financial and medical markets we need a quick secure and economical signature process. eSign gives us all of these.”

Andrew Gething | Managing Director
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Blue I Properties

“Can’t recommend esign enough. It is quicker, easier and cheaper to use than many of their competitors.  The detailed Document History provides useful evidence and proof of when your document was created and signed.  Their team members are extremely knowledgeable of the systems, friendly and professional.  All in all, an amazing product at a very competitive price.”

Debbie Collins | Lettings Administrator
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Government Property Agency

“One thing which sets eSign apart is their flexible signature packages, allowing flexibility in both pricing and usage to provide the best solution for the organisation. The GPA has been very well looked after by our eSign account manager and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them.”

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10-100

“The solution was simple to use, has a great management portal, and the price met our expectations. We now use the product for our own internal use and have recommended and deployed it into our customers when we get requests for signature solutions. eSign’s ongoing support is excellent, and they are continuously improving and developing their solution.”

Paul Visagie | IT Consultant
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Cambridgeshire County Council

“eSign has brought both time and efficiency benefits to our department since we started using the platform two years ago. It is easy to use and they have useful training videos available which have been helpful for training our team on how to use the platform and its features.”

Wendy Ballard | End User
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Churchill Support Services

“Using eSign has significantly reduced the time it takes to send and receive contracts which means we close deals quicker. I especially like how you can redirect and edit documents without creating new envelopes and keep track of which contracts are pending signature as an admin. As an environmentally friendly business, it’s helpful to see how much carbon we are saving with the carbon counter. I would definitely recommend eSign to a business who is looking to close deals faster.”

Katie Butcher | Client Relationship Manager
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University of Salford

“We use eSign at the University of Salford to issue copyright declaration forms when supplying copies of material to users of our archives. We used to issue the forms as attachments to emails, but users found it difficult to sign and return the forms, especially if they didn’t have a printer. Sending the forms using eSign has made it much easier and quicker for our users to sign and return the forms. From our end it is simple and straightforward to issue the forms via eSign and we get a notification when they have been completed.”

End User | University of Salford
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Polden Bower

“We wanted a user-friendly system that would comply with finance policy, manifest maximum engagement from all Signatories, and had the capability to offer more as we grow as an organisation.  eSign fits the bill on all fronts for us from affordability, cost savings, accessibility and functionality perspectives, right through to tried and trusted customer service, support and data security.  We spent our first year on the Business Plan to embed this new way of working into our processes and we are now ready to roll out eSign access to other Central departments as we upgrade to the Enterprise subscription.  The user guides, chat facility, training offer and support provided by eSign is all really helpful and the team are always responsive when we get in touch.  It’s also reassuring that the Data Centres are in the UK and are managed by eSign.”  

Alison Sanders | Executive Finance Officer
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Boon Brokers

“E-Sign has significantly helped our operations at Boon Brokers. Previously, clients had to manually print, sign, and scan documentation back to us. With the help of E-Sign’s API, we have managed to integrate the system into our software. This now enables all clients to easily E-Sign our fact-finds within a matter of clicks via e-mail. This has significantly improved the efficiency of our business. Thank you, E-Sign.”

Gerard Boon | Managing Director, Boon Brokers
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Thula

“We are very proud and thrilled to be working with the eSign team, creating a truly digital and revolutionising management tool for controlled drugs in a post-pandemic world. The benefits to the clinical and pharmacy teams are huge and drives greater legislative and regulatory confidence and safer and efficient patient care.”

Adele McAllister | Manager
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Hessington Health

“Hessington Health is a busy national health screening and occupational health practice with over 18 independent schools and over 10,000 staff members. The challenge we have faced is reminding employees to sign consent forms before we release the reports to their employers. This is an incredibly time consuming process. E-Sign has offered us the perfect solution. The online dashboard allows us to track the consent forms in their journey, Set reminders and have a safe place to store the completed forms. This has saved us an immense amount of time and improved our governance in this area. It also allows the user to create bespoke forms meaning any organisation from any sector will be able to utilise this package.”

Harjeev Rai | Medical Director

Business Benefits

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Authenticity & Integrity

E-Seals offer peace of mind that your documents are authentic. Once the documents are sealed, the document cannot be tampered with, protecting both your signers and your business.

Increased Efficiency
Keep Documents Digital

Using a digital seal means you can keep your documents digital, which eliminates the need to use paper-based processes and having increased security over your important documents.

Faster Document Turnaround
Streamline & Save Time

Adopting a digital seal allows you to streamline your processes and save time on administration. Eliminate unnecessary steps from your workflow and benefit from increased productivity and efficiency.

Environmentally Sustainable
Reduce Paper Consumption

By eliminating paper usage across your business, reduce spending on paper, stationary, and document storage and reduce the paper wase and carbon footprint your business generates.

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Prepare for a Digital Future

Adopting a digital seal allows you to move away from paper and embrace a digital future. Stay ahead of your competitors in key areas; productivity, profitability, customer experience and employee satisfaction.

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Track and record your document transaction at every stage, with an easily retrievable, advanced audit trail for every signed document.

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Technical Checklist

  •  Signers receive a one-time passcode via SMS that must be entered before opening the documents
  •  All signed documents are supported by a digital signature certificate
  •  Scan a unique QR code for automatic accesses to the signature verification page
  •  Ensure high standards of security and compliance with a full audit trail
  •  A unique digital fingerprint is generated with each new signature
  •  For additional security and verification, IP addresses are recorded
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eSign Case Studies

National Clinical Homecare Association Case Study
National Clinical Homecare Association

The healthcare industry clearly recognised the need to adopt a digital approach to prescription processing, giving operational advantages, regulatory compliance and improvements to patient safety.

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Mid Devon District Council

There has been significant time and cost savings on the sign-up process for new tenants as there is no longer a requirement for officers or tenants to travel to meet in a location to sign the agreement. 

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University Hospitals Leicester

The E-Sign implementation has achieved demonstrable improvements in service efficiency, supported cross-site working and reduced costs for the UHL Kidney Pharmacy home delivery services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Electronic Seals?

Electronic Seals provide a means to certify the authenticity and source of documents. A typical scenario involves a company affixing an electronic seal onto a contract prior to sending it for signing.

Is an Electronic Seal valid?

An electronic seal serves a valuable purpose in preserving the integrity of documents sent by a legal entity. However, it’s important to note that an electronic seal does not replace the need for electronic signatures. Instead, its primary function is to ensure authenticity, providing recipients with confidence that they have received the original, unaltered document.

What are the Use Cases of Electronic Seals?

Electronic seals have several practical applications, such as:

  1. Ensuring Data Integrity
  2. Sealing Automated Documents
  3. Confirming Automated Processes
  4. Securing Legal and Contractual Documents
  5. Maintaining Regulatory Compliance

These are just a few examples of how electronic seals are applied to protect the authenticity, integrity, and security of various types of documents and transactions.

Is the E-Seal Applied to Every Document in an Envelope?

With eSign, the electronic seal is only applied to the document that you have applied it too. Therefore, if you send 5 documents in an envelope, you only have to apply the e-seal to the document that requires it.

Are Electronic Seals Legally Recognised?

Electronic Seals were introduced as a solution for legal entities, allowing them to protect the authenticity and integrity of electronic documents and data. An Electronic Signature is based on the same technology as an Electronic Signature and also can be Advanced and Qualified.

The eIDAS regulation states that a Qualified Electronic Seal shall enjoy the presumption of integrity of all data and of correctness of the origin of that data to which the Qualified Electronic Seal is linked. 

Distinguishing Electronic Signatures from Seals

While an electronic seal and an electronic signature are technically similar, there is a notable distinction between the two. An electronic signature can be linked to either a natural person or a legal person/entity, whereas an electronic seal is exclusively associated with a legal person/entity. This difference highlights that electronic signatures have broader applicability, whereas seals are specifically tied to legal entities

Can an Electronic Seal Replace a Signature?

While an electronic seal shares similar mechanisms with an electronic signature, it differs in its purpose and implications. An electronic seal does not signify a commitment or engagement from the signatory regarding the document’s content, but rather focuses on ensuring the authenticity and origin of the data.

Here’s a breakdown of the distinction:

  1. Signature Commitment: A signature implies that the signatory has reviewed and agrees to the content of the document. It represents a personal endorsement and acceptance of the terms or information stated within the document.
  2. Seal Authentication: An electronic seal primarily serves to authenticate the integrity and origin of the data in the document. It assures the recipient that the document has not been tampered with and originates from the intended source.

While both electronic seals and signatures have their roles, it’s important to understand that using an electronic seal alone may not convey the same level of commitment or acceptance as a signature. If the document requires the explicit agreement or endorsement of the signatory, it is advisable to incorporate an electronic signature to signify consent and engagement.

Ultimately, the choice between using an electronic seal or signature depends on the specific requirements of the document and the desired level of commitment from the signatory.

What are the Benefits of using Electronic Seals?

  • Increased security: Electronic seals provide a high level of security, ensuring that documents can’t be altered without detection.
  • Improved efficiency: Electronic seals can automate the signing process, saving time and money.
  • Enhanced trust: Electronic seals provide assurance to recipients that the document is authentic and from a trusted source.

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