Electronic signatures
With EduSign you can easily sign documents digitally. You identify yourself with your KI ID.
Sign documents and validate a signature
You need a valid KI ID to use EduSign. The service is web-based, which means that you do not need to install a program on your computer.
Instructions KI Selfservice: signing documents and validating a signature.
Instructions SUNET: signing documents and validating a signature.
Questions and answers about e-signatures
What types of documents can I sign?
You can sign PDF or XML documents no larger than 5MB.
For how long is a signature valid?
Generally, signatures in EduSign are validated for 1 year, but by downloading a validation certificate for your signed document, the signatures can be validated for about 50 years. Read more about long-term validation below.
What applies when printing my digitally signed document?
The document is and remains valid even though it is printed. However, it is more difficult to prove that the signature is genuine when the document has been printed. Therefore, preferably store digitally signed documents digitally.
Can I identify myself with something other than a KI ID, such as mobile BankID?
No. At present, only a valid KI ID serves as an identification method.
Is EduSign compatible with Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017?
No, there is compability issues with Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017 even with latest updates. EduSign works good with newer versions of Adobe Reader DC.
Guidelines
Why e-signatures?
Using e-signatures facilitates working remotely, reduces paper handling and paper consumption, and shortens processing times.
Contact
For more questions about EduSign, contact IT Support.