Sign a PDF with eID
A PDF document can be easily signed with a Belgian eID reader. When you have a Word or a Google Doc document to sign, simply export to PDF format. The PDF viewer will be automatically started with the PDF document to sign.
Prerequisites
[edit]- PDF document (Google Suite allows saving any document as PDF)
- eID reader
- eID card
- eID pin code
Functionality
[edit]- You can request signatures from other parties
- You can sign amongst more than one party
- The last signer should lock the document
Advantages
[edit]- Fully electronic procedure: less paper work (no printing, no physical signing, no scanning)
- Less risk for fraud
- Builtin non-repudiation
- (nearly) Automatic archiving (Google Suite)
Procedure
[edit]- Open/save the PDF document
- Click on Tools → Certificates
- Choose Digital signature
- Mark a region on the document
- Choose your identity (eID)
- Set the document as read-only before signing
- You have the option to change the signature text
- Choose the location of your signed document
- Sign (enter your pin-code)
Follow-up
[edit]- Send the signed document as attachment
- Archive the document as legal proof
Applications
[edit]- Sign contracts and other official documents
- Sign partnership documents
- Sign government declarations (successierechten, jaarrekening)