eIDAS 2.0-COMPLIANT · DIGITAL · FROM GERMANY
Qualified Electronic Signature
Online Forms and Digital Signature Processes under eIDAS 2.0 – Securely Operated in the DARZ Data Center
More and more business processes require legally compliant electronic signatures, while paper forms, PDF applications, and manual signatures continue to slow down digital transformation. With DARZ qualified trust services, you can create Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and electronic seals in accordance with eIDAS 2.0 – securely, legally binding, and without a signature card thanks to modern remote signature technology.
Integrate File Uploads Easily and Securely
Signatures under eIDAS 2.0 (EES, FES, QES)
Hosted in Our Darmstadt Data Center
ISO 27001-Certified Operations
From PDF Applications to Fully Digital Processes
Paper-based processes, PDF applications, and manual signatures are still part of everyday business for many organizations. Documents are downloaded, printed, signed, scanned, and then manually entered into ERP, DMS, or business applications. This takes time and increases administrative effort. At the same time, more and more business processes — from contracts and e-invoices to official notices — require legally compliant electronic signatures.
With DARZ qualified trust services, you can digitize your signature processes in compliance with eIDAS 2.0. You can use Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and Qualified Electronic Seals — without a signature card or card reader. Thanks to modern remote signature technology, you can sign securely from any device while maintaining sole control over the signing process.
Your cryptographic keys are protected using certified high-security modules (HSM/QSCD). The technology is powered by our partner Paperless Trust, a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP).
What the Form Module Offers
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Drag-and-drop form builder
No development effort required — forms can be created and managed directly by your specialist departments.
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Field logic and required fields
Sections appear based on previous entries, while invalid inputs are automatically prevented.
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File uploads
For supporting documents, attachments, and evidence.
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Structured data collection instead of free text
Entries are captured as structured, machine-readable data and can be processed directly by downstream systems.
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Direct integration
Via API or webhook with ERP, CRM, DMS, or other business applications.
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Signature within the same workflow
EES, FES, or QES depending on the type of form and business process.
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Flexible publishing
Publish forms via a link or QR code, or embed them directly into your website.
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Accessible design
With keyboard navigation and screen reader support.
What Is a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) and When Is It Required?
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is the highest level of electronic signature under the eIDAS Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 (eIDAS 2.0). It is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature and is used wherever the statutory written-form requirement must be met, for example for certain employment contracts and other legally sensitive documents.
Depending on your use case, we support all three levels of electronic signatures. This allows you to choose the signature level that best fits your business process.
EES
Simple Electronic Signature
For internal approvals and simple confirmations.
FES
Advanced Electronic Signature
For contracts and documents requiring a higher level of security.
QES
Qualified Electronic SignatureFor documents subject to statutory written-form requirements and requiring the highest level of evidentiary value.
This information does not constitute legal advice. Whether a particular transaction is subject to a statutory written-form requirement must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Digital Signature Processes for Every Use Case
Whether you work in HR, contract management, or public administration, our solution supports you wherever documents need to be created, signed, and processed securely.
Human Resources
Employment contracts, onboarding documents, and HR forms can be created digitally and signed with a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), making them legally binding.
Sales and Contract Management
Quotes, purchase orders, and contracts can be sent digitally, signed electronically, and managed with a complete audit trail.
Public Authorities and Municipal Utilities
Digitize online applications, approvals, and reporting processes — without media breaks, in compliance with eIDAS 2.0, and with direct integration into your specialist applications.
Service Providers and Law Firms
Engagement documents, work orders, powers of attorney, and authorizations can be completed quickly and easily online — with no need for physical mail.
Real Estate
Rental and property management agreements, handover records, and tenant self-disclosures can be created, exchanged, and signed digitally from anywhere.
Energy Sector
Grid connection, metering point, and supplier processes can be handled efficiently and entirely digitally using electronic signatures.
Features
Digital signatures are only one part of a successful digital process. With DARZ, you can connect forms, documents, signatures, and workflows into one seamless end-to-end process. From document creation and data collection to distribution, approvals, filing, and deadline management, all key steps can be digitized and automated.
Electronic Signatures
Signature requests for internal and external recipients, multi-step signing sequences, reminders, and tamper-evident audit trails documenting every step.
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Create contracts from templates, track their status, monitor deadlines and renewal or termination dates, and keep your contract portfolio searchable.
Forms and Applications
Interactive online forms with field logic, file uploads, and structured data transfer.
Workflows
Document creation, distribution, data collection, and approvals combined into defined workflows. Recurring processes can run without manual intervention.
API und Integration
Connect to ERP, CRM, DMS, or specialist applications via a documented API. Signature processes take place directly within the systems your users already work with.
Access and Permissions
Single sign-on, two-factor authentication, role-based access controls, and automated user management — aligned with your existing identity and access management infrastructure.
Why Choose DARZ
Your Full-Service IT Partner: Everything from a Single Source
With DARZ, you choose an experienced partner for qualified trust services, secure data center operations, and personalized consulting. We support you from implementation through ongoing operations — reliably, in compliance with the GDPR, and based in Germany.
Get Up and Running in Four Steps
Requirements Analysis
We review your existing forms and document types and clarify the required signature level for each process, as well as interfaces and user volumes.
Test Environment
You receive access to a test environment and can set up two or three real-world form processes before making a commitment.
Setup
Tenant configuration, user management, templates, workflows, and integration with your systems. A Data Processing Agreement is included.
Operations
Ongoing operation in the DARZ data center, including monitoring, updates, support, and agreed service levels.
Step 1 Requirements Analysis
We review your existing forms and document types and clarify the required signature level for each process, as well as interfaces and user volumes.
Step 2 Test Environment
You receive access to a test environment and can set up two or three real-world form processes before making a commitment.
Step 3 Setup
Tenant configuration, user management, templates, workflows, and integration with your systems. A Data Processing Agreement is included.
Step 4 Operations
Ongoing operation in the DARZ data center, including monitoring, updates, support, and agreed service levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can we create and modify forms ourselves?
Yes. Forms are created in the editor using drag-and-drop and can be maintained directly by your specialist departments. We support you with the initial setup and complex field logic.
Can the solution be integrated with our systems?
Yes, via API. Typical integrations include ERP, CRM, and document management systems, as well as specialist applications. We assess the required effort after reviewing your existing interfaces.
Do I need a signature card?
No. With remote signature technology, you can sign securely and with legal effect directly in your browser — no additional hardware required.
What is the difference between EES, FES, and QES?
EES is suitable for simple approvals, FES provides greater evidentiary value, and QES is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature.
Where is the data processed?
Data is processed exclusively in Germany. Operations and data storage are hosted at the DARZ ISO 27001-certified data center in Darmstadt. The processing is governed by a Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR.
Are the forms accessible?
The forms are designed to support keyboard navigation, screen reader use, and sufficient color contrast. Whether a specific form fully meets the requirements of BITV 2.0 or the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) also depends on how the content is designed and must therefore be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
