The legal value of the signature
The Okeh signature is a simple electronic signature under the eIDAS Regulation, Article 25. What it's good for and when you need a different tool.
On this pageWhat this means
Signing with a code sent by email is a simple electronic signature, as provided for by the European eIDAS Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 910/2014, Article 25).
What this means
- A court can't reject it just because it's electronic.
- It counts as evidence. How much weight it carries is up to the judge, case by case, looking at the other evidence too.
- The certificate helps: it states who signed, when, with what verification, and it seals the content.
What it's good for
Accepting quotes, proposals, orders, engagements and everyday business agreements, where you need a written, traceable confirmation.
When you need something else
By law, some deeds require an advanced or qualified signature, for example the sale of a property. In these cases you need a qualified signature tool. If you're unsure about a specific case, ask your accountant or a lawyer.
Note
This page briefly explains how the signature works. It isn't legal advice.
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