Scrive’s QES solution makes qualified electronic signatures simple, with transparent pricing, so you can future-proof your business with the highest level of reliability and legal recognition across the EU. As a Qualified Trust Services Provider (QTSP) under the eIDAS regulation, Scrive helps you build customer trust while staying compliant.
When the stakes are high, not all electronic signatures are created equal. A Qualified Electronic Signature, or QES, is the highest level of electronic signature defined under the EU’s eIDAS regulation. It is the only signature type with the same legal effect as a handwritten signature across all EU member states.
In the event of a legal dispute, a QES benefits from a reversed burden of proof. That means the signature is presumed valid by law, and it is up to the party challenging it to prove otherwise.
That level of legal certainty is why QES is essential for high-stakes business processes, from public tenders and financial statements to regulated customer agreements, high-value transactions and legally binding filings. QES provides clarity where it matters most but historically, it has often been difficult to use.
Many organisations associate QES with friction. Video calls, app downloads, complex redirects, repeated attempts and confusion are unfortunately common experiences. This can slow down processes, increase drop-off rates and create unnecessary work for IT, compliance and operations teams.
The result is a paradox. The strongest form of electronic signature is often the hardest to deploy at scale. Scrive QES Global was built to change that, ensuring that legal certainty does not come at the cost of usability.
Scrive offers a portfolio of Qualified Electronic Signature solutions designed to fit how organisations and their signers actually operate.
Each option provides the same high level of legal assurance. What differs is how the signer identifies themselves and how the experience is delivered.
This approach allows you to meet local requirements, respect user expectations and still run a single, compliant signing process.
Best for: Organisations operating in markets with widely adopted regional eIDs.
In some countries and regions, solutions like BankID (try it out), Smart-ID or itsme are the preferred way to identify and sign so Scrive supports these local standards as part of its QES portfolio. Signers use an identification method they already know and trust resulting in high completion rates and a smooth signing experience.
By aligning with regional expectations, you avoid forcing signers into unfamiliar flows while still meeting strict regulatory requirements.
This option is particularly well suited to organisations with a strong local presence, established national workflows and even requirements for cross-border signing with QES.
Best for: International organisations and cross-border signing.
Scrive QES Global is designed for organisations that operate across markets or need a single solution that works regardless of the signer’s location.
The entire signing process takes place in the browser. There are no app downloads, no external redirects or mandatory account creation and no video calls! Signers complete identification and signing in one seamless flow using document scans and biometric checks.
This “one-shot” experience reduces friction, avoids app fatigue and significantly improves completion rates, without compromising on compliance.
Sign up during March to get zero set-up fees and zero monthly platform fees for your entire first year. You pay only for the signatures you use. *Conditions apply: This 12-month fee waiver is available to new customers and existing customers who do not currently have a QES solution enabled. For our customers already using QES, we are offering free migration costs to help you switch seamlessly to Scrive QES Global.
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Scrive QES is used by municipal utilities, public sector bodies and large organisations managing regulated B2B and B2C agreements. It is designed to:
Qualified Electronic Signatures provide legal certainty and Scrive QES makes that certainty practical.
Achieve the highest level of compliance
QES carries the same legal effect as a handwritten signature throughout the EU under eIDAS.
Reversed burden of proof
In disputes, the validity of a QES is presumed, significantly reducing legal risk.
Designed for regulated workflows
QES is commonly required for use cases such as public procurement, financial reporting, legal filings and other compliance-critical processes.
