{"id":17554,"date":"2026-04-13T10:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vizibit.hr\/electronic-signature-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-it\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T14:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:43:30","slug":"electronic-signature-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vizibit.hr\/en\/electronic-signature-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Electronic Signature \u2013 What is it and how to get it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a world where business never stops, waiting, printing contracts, and manual scanning have become serious obstacles to productivity. An electronic signature is no longer a luxury for large corporations, but a standard for anyone who wants to operate faster, more securely, and more modernly.
But what exactly is it, and how does the process work in practice? Let\u2019s break it down. <\/p>\n\n

<\/span>What is an Electronic Signature?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n

An electronic signature is a digital confirmation of your intent and identity on a document (PDF). It is important to know that not all electronic signatures are the same. According to the European eIDAS regulation, there are two levels you will most frequently use in our system: <\/p>\n\n

QES (Qualified Electronic Signature): A qualified signature that is legally fully equivalent to a handwritten signature certified by a notary public. This is the highest level of security. <\/p>\n\n

SES (Simple Electronic Signature): A simple signature for everyday internal approvals and requests. It does not require prior identification via a certificate. <\/p>\n\n

<\/span>Electronic vs. Digital Signature: What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Although these terms are often used interchangeably, the difference is crucial. Electronic signature is a broader legal term (e.g., an image of your signature), while digital signature is the technology (cryptography) that “locks” that signature. A digital signature guarantees that no one can change even a single comma in the document after it is signed without it becoming visible. <\/p>\n\n

<\/span>How to get an Electronic Signature?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Many users think digital signing is complicated. The process depends on whether you already possess a digital identity or need to create one. <\/p>\n\n

Step 1: Do you have a digital certificate? (For QES only) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

To use a QES signature, the system must be 100% certain of your identity via a digital certificate.<\/p>\n\n