Electronic signature(ES) is information in electronic digital form, with the help of which it is possible to identify an individual or legal entity without his personal presence.

In electronic document flow, two types of electronic signatures are used:

• simple electronic signature;
• enhanced electronic signature (can be qualified and unqualified).

They differ in the degree of protection and scope.

2. What is a simple electronic signature?

A simple electronic signature is, in fact, a combination of a login and password, a confirmation code by email, SMS, USSD, and the like.

Any document signed in this way is by default not the same as a paper document signed with your own hand. This is a kind of statement of intent, which means the agreement of the party with the terms of the transaction, but not participation in it.

But if the parties conclude an agreement on the recognition of an electronic signature as an analogue of a handwritten signature at a personal meeting, then such documents may acquire legal significance. This happens, for example, when an online bank is connected to a credit or debit card. A bank employee identifies you by your passport, and you sign an agreement to connect an online bank. In the future, you use a simple electronic signature, but it has the same legal force, like a handwritten one.

3. What is an enhanced unqualified electronic signature?

An enhanced unqualified electronic signature is two unique sequences of characters that are uniquely related to each other: an electronic signature key and an electronic signature verification key. To form this bundle, cryptographic information protection tools are used ( Means of cryptographic protection of information (CIPF) are tools that allow you to sign digital documents with an electronic signature, as well as encrypt the data contained in them, thereby contributing to their reliable protection from the interference of third parties. CIPF are implemented in the form of software products and technical solutions.

By itself, an enhanced unqualified signature is not an analogue of a handwritten signature. It means that the document was signed by a specific person and has not changed since then. But such a signature is usually valid only in conjunction with an agreement on the recognition of her own handwritten. True, not everywhere, but only in document circulation with the department (organization) with which such an agreement was signed.

4. What is an enhanced Qualified Electronic Signature?

An enhanced qualified electronic signature differs from an enhanced unqualified signature in that it uses cryptographic information protection means (CIP) certified by the FSB of the Russian Federation. And such a signature can only be issued by a certification center accredited by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. The guarantor of authenticity in this case is a qualified certificate of the electronic signature verification key, which is provided by such a center. The certificate is issued on a USB stick. To use it, in some cases it may be necessary to install additional software.

An enhanced qualified signature is an analogue of a handwritten signature. It can be used anywhere, but for use with a range of organizations, you need to add more information to the Qualified Electronic Signature Certificate.

How to get an enhanced qualified electronic signature

To obtain an enhanced qualified electronic signature, you will need:

• identity document;
• insurance certificate of compulsory pension insurance (SNILS);
• individual taxpayer number (TIN);
• main state registration number of the state registration record natural person as a sole proprietor (if you are a sole proprietor);
• an additional set of documents confirming your authority to act on behalf of the legal entity (if you receive the signature of the representative of the legal entity).

Documents must be submitted to an accredited certification center (you can find them in the list or on the map), whose employee, after identifying your identity and checking the documents, will write the certificate and electronic signature keys to a certified electronic medium - an electronic card or flash drive. You can also purchase information cryptographic protection tools there.

The cost of the service for the provision of a certificate and electronic signature keys is determined by the regulations of the accredited certification center and depends, in particular, on the field of application of the electronic signature.

5. Does the electronic signature have an expiration date?

The validity period of the electronic signature verification key certificate (both qualified and unqualified) depends on the cryptographic information protection tool (CIPF) used and the certification center from which the certificate was obtained.

Typically, the validity period is one year.

The signed documents are valid even after the expiration of the electronic signature verification key certificate.

6. What is ESIA and why is it needed?

The Federal State Information System "Unified Identification and Authorization System" (ESIA) is a system that allows citizens to interact with authorities online.

Its advantage is that a user who has registered in the system once (on the gosuslugi.ru portal) does not need to go through the registration procedure on state and other resources every time to gain access to any information or service. Also, in order to use the resources interacting with the ESIA, you do not need to additionally identify your identity and equate a simple electronic signature with your own handwritten signature - this has already been done.

With the development of electronic government and electronic document management in general, the number of resources interacting with the Unified Information System is growing. So, private organizations can already use ESIA.

Since 2018, a system for remote identification of clients of Russian banks and users of information systems has begun to operate, subject to registration in the Unified Information System and the provision by a citizen of his biometric data (face image and voice sample) into a unified biometric system. That is, the services of banks can be received without leaving home.

There are several levels on the gosuslugi.ru portal account... Using the simplified and standard levels, you sign the applications with a simple electronic signature. But to get access to all services, you need a verified account - for this you need to verify your identity, that is, equate a simple electronic signature with your own handwritten one.

On the website of the Federal Tax Service

Individuals receiving services through Personal Area on the website of the Federal Tax Service, use a reinforced unqualified signature equivalent to a handwritten one. The verification key certificate can be obtained in the personal account itself, but identification of the person and equating the electronic signature with the handwritten one take place at the level of the entrance to the personal account: you can enter either by login and password, which are issued during a personal visit to the tax office, or using a confirmed account records on the gosuslugi.ru portal, or even with an enhanced qualified electronic signature.

And here individual entrepreneurs and legal entities to receive services (for example, to register an online cash register) may need an enhanced qualified signature.

On the Rosreestr website

Some of the services of Rosreestr (for example, submit an application, make an appointment) can be obtained using a simple electronic signature. But most of the services are provided to those who have an enhanced qualified electronic signature.

To participate in electronic trading

In order to participate in electronic trading, you need an enhanced qualified electronic signature.

The portal of public services provides users with ample opportunities for remote interaction with various structures. This is obtaining a permit for the transportation of heavy cargo, licensing of pharmaceutical activities, interaction with Rospotrebnadzor and much more. But for this it is necessary to obtain an electronic signature for public services for a legal entity. You can order the issue of an EDS at the accredited Certification Center of the Kaluga Astral TC by leaving a request on the website or simply by calling.

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How to get an electronic signature for public services for a legal entity

To work with the portal, a simple and qualified electronic digital signature(EDS, EDS, CPU). Simple is a one-time code generated to commit certain action: registration, login to the site, confirmation of sending the message. The easiest way to understand what a simple signature is if you remember online payment by credit card, when to confirm the transaction you need to enter the code that came in the SMS to your mobile phone.

Qualified is an equivalent analogue of the handwritten signature of the head and the seal of the organization. Documents certified by EDS can be sent via the Internet to any authority. It confirms the identity of the sender and guarantees the invariability of the data after signing. A qualified electronic signature of public services for legal entities can be issued in a certification center (CA) accredited by the Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation.

The method of obtaining EP directly depends on its type. A simple one is created at the stage of user registration on the portal. It requires entering certain data into the database remotely, it is formed within a few seconds. Assigned to all users of the public services website immediately after registration. Such an account has a restriction on the use of services. The reduced functionality of the portal can be expanded by issuing a qualified electronic signature.

You can buy an EDS for public services for legal entities in our control center, providing the following package of documents for registration:

application for signature

executive appointment document

OGRN and TIN of the organization

constituent documents

passport, SNILS and TIN of the head

You can send the application and documents by e-mail. To receive an EDS, you will have to appear in person at the CA office. After confirming the identity of the owner and checking the originals of documents, a certificate will be issued, a physical medium (usually a USB flash drive) and software for installation on a computer. On average, an electronic signature is produced 1-3 days after the customer pays the invoice.

If the manager cannot personally appear at the center, a third-party person can receive the ES. In this case, documents must be attached to the main package:

passport, TIN and SNILS of the authorized person

power of attorney for the right to receive an EDS, certified by the seal and signature of the head

In some situations, it may be necessary to provide other documents. An employee of the center will inform about this in advance. When issuing an EDS for a legal entity of a public service, the owner also chooses the tariff at which the EDS is created. The minimum tariff plan is suitable for working with the portal. Depending on the type of tariff, the subscriber (CA client) can receive technical support (personal and remote), setting up a workplace, installing and updating software, finding and fixing problems, and a reminder to renew the certificate. Its validity period is limited to 12-15 months, then it must be extended.

Remember! In accordance with Law No. 63-FZ, the digital signature is assigned to the head by default. It is transferred to other employees of the organization by an internal order. The number of digital signatures issued for one legal entity is unlimited.

To order

With the help of an electronic signature and the "Gosuslugi" portal, any person can pay a fine, register a capital or check debts before traveling abroad. And the company - to hand over the 4-FSS, issue a permit for the transportation of oversized cargo or obtain a free economic zone.

For "Gosuslug" the organization will need a qualified electronic signature. A simple electronic signature is not issued to legal entities, and an unqualified one is not supported by the portal. An individual will also need a qualified digital signature to use all the capabilities of the portal.

Electronic signature of an individual for State services

A simple and qualified electronic signature is suitable for individuals to work with "Gosuslugi". Unqualified digital signature is useless for the portal.

A simple electronic signature is issued free of charge to all users of "Gosuslug". It can be of three types: simplified, standard and confirmed. Depending on the level, the capabilities of the user also change. Full functionality is available only to owners of a qualified digital signature.

1. Simplified you will receive after registering on the portal. To do this, you will need to indicate your last name and first name, as well as an e-mail or number mobile phone... The generated “username / password” pair will become your identifier, allowing you to perform simple operations like paying fines from the traffic police.
2. Standard will be created after you enter your SNILS and passport data in the system. This information is checked against the databases of the Federal Migration Service and the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation. If everything is in order, new features are added. Now you can make an appointment with a doctor or check your retirement account.
3. Verified user's signature received by visiting the MFC with a passport and SNILS or by ordering an identity confirmation code by mail. After verifying your identity, you can apply for a passport, register a car or use other services available only to verified users.
4. Qualified ES immediately opens access to all the features of the site "Gosuslugi". It serves as an identifier for an individual, allowing you to register an individual entrepreneur or LLC, obtain a patent for an invention or request official statistics from Rosstat. A free qualified electronic signature for "Gosuslug" is not issued, it must be issued in a certification center.

Advantages of a qualified electronic signature of an individual on State services

Assistance in setting up a workplace

The presence of a qualified electronic signature, crypto protection means and a properly configured workplace ensure correct work with the "Gosuslug" portal. The easiest way to install the necessary software components on your computer or laptop is to download the “Workplace Settings Wizard” from the Tenzor website. With his help, everything desired settings will be executed automatically.

Since physical and legal entities usually solve different problems, they can use different electronic signatures.

You can get a qualified electronic signature at the Tenzor office or our partners in the region. The signature will be done within an hour. Or you can send an online application by attaching scans of documents. The manager will check the application, after which he will invite you to the office to receive the electronic signature. If you do not have time for this, we will deliver the electronic signature by special communication.

When making civil transactions, providing state and municipal services, as well as when performing other legally significant actions via the Internet, an electronic digital signature (EDS or EDS) is used. In fact, an electronic signature is an analogue of a handwritten signature. The only difference is that EDS helps to sign any digital documents. The digital signature is actively used on the "Gosuslugi" portal. With the help of an EDS, you can, as well as use it in order to receive various state and municipal online services. In this regard, many portal users face the need to figure out how to obtain an electronic signature for the State Service website.

The method of obtaining an electronic signature will depend on its type... If the purpose of creating an EDS is to significantly speed up the process of obtaining public services due to the absence of the need to personally visit government organizations to sign papers, then a simple electronic signature will be enough for you. It is not difficult to obtain such an electronic signature. There is also an enhanced unqualified signature and an enhanced qualified signature. You will have to tinker with obtaining them, but they open up much greater opportunities. In any case, as part of this review, we will tell you about all types of electronic signatures and give detailed instructions upon receipt.

• Important

• To access all the services of the "State Services" portal, an enhanced qualified electronic signature is required.

Types of electronic signature

As mentioned earlier, there are three types of electronic signature. Simple ES has no legal force and you do not need to contact specialized centers to obtain it. Everything is done remotely and fairly quickly. Usually, given type electronic signature is used to sign in. As for the other two types of EDS, they also differ in status and the scope of their application is not the same.

EDS types:

• Simple electronic signature;
• Strengthened unqualified signature;
• Enhanced Qualified Signature.

We cannot say what kind of signature you need. It all depends on the purposes for which you plan to use the EDS. You all ended up on this page in order to find out how to obtain an electronic signature for the State Service website, while the scope of application of the electronic signature will differ. To make it easier for you to decide what type of electronic digital signature you need, consider their purpose in more detail.

Types of EDS and their differences:

1. Simple electronic signature... The scope of application of a simple electronic signature is all types of document flow in an organization. It can be used on the "Gosuslugi" portal. Requests for the required service can be sent digitally with a simple electronic signature. In fact, this is a kind of identification through a code request via SMS.
2. Strengthened unqualified signature... Confirms the authorship of the papers, identifies the sender and records changes in the signed document. To obtain this type of digital electronic signature, you must contact a certification center. Does not provide for the possibility of signing state documents containing secrets.
3. Enhanced Qualified Signature... Electronic signature with the most high level protection. Documents signed with this signature have the same legal force as documents signed with oneself. Issued together with a special key and a certificate at an accredited center. It is used when submitting reports to government agencies, in online auctions, etc.

• Important

Every citizen can get an electronic signature for the State Service website for free. You only need to pay for the physical medium (token or smart card).

Obtaining an electronic signature for State services

We figured out the types of electronic signatures, now you can figure out how to get an electronic signature for the State Service website. To gain access to all functions of the "Gosuslugi" portal, an enhanced qualified signature is required. You can do it before registering on the portal or later. Ideally, you first need to register on the site. Perhaps you do not need an electronic signature at all. You should understand that many services do not require an electronic signature. For example, you can easily without electronic signature, pay taxes, deregister a car, etc.

If the issue of obtaining an EDS has already been resolved, then you need to contact the certification center. You can find out the addresses of certification centers by following the link e-trust.gosuslugi.ru/CA... Please note that obtaining an enhanced qualified signature is possible only at an accredited center. If you need a simple electronic signature, then you do not need to do anything, as it was assigned to you automatically upon confirmation of your account.

To obtain an electronic signature, you need to do the following:

1. Follow the link e-trust.gosuslugi.ru/CA and select a certification center;
2. Go to the site of the certification center you have chosen and fill out an application for obtaining an electronic signature;
3. Wait for the specialist of the certification center to contact you and inform you of the order of your further actions (usually the specialist gives you a list of documents with which you need to come to the center).

Be prepared to pay for the physical medium (token or smart card) that will hold your digital signature. Also, for some carriers of electronic digital signature, installation of a special program is required. The certification center specialist will tell you about all these nuances.