The electronic signature was created to facilitate the submission of documents through the Public Services portal. Now there is no need for a personal meeting with representatives of the tax inspection, social and municipal services. Early, the ability to receive an electronic signature was only among legal entities, but now it can be purchased and an individual, i.e. Every citizen of the Russian Federation who has achieved adulthood. In our article, we will reveal the essence of such a signature, its capabilities and ways to receive it.
A bit of the theory of electronic signature
Hearing the word "signature" we involuntarily present our familiar signature, which we sign different documents. But what is meant by the term "electronic signature"? Of course, you can not take a handle and sign on the electronic document. For this, such confirmation is created, in the form of a graphical key. To pay a fine or provide the necessary documents on the Public Services portal, each user needs a digital signature that confirms his identity. It happens a few species:
- a simple signature (under such a meaning is meant the presence of a login and password site for each visitor site, such a confirmation is familiar to visiting social networks, forums, etc.);
- unskilled signature (it can only be obtained in a specialized certificate center, such confirmation has some restrictions, for example, such a signature cannot be assigned strict secret documents);
- a qualified signature (it has the highest degree of legal confirmation of all documents, it is recognized by all social organizations, it turns out also in the specialized center).
Obtaining the simplest type of electronic signature
Getting a simple signature will not be difficult for each user, the main thing is to observe the step-by-step algorithm:
- 1 step - go to the official website of the State Service;
- 2 step - on the right side of the main page of the portal, click on "Register";
- 3 step - in a new window, enter your name, surname, personal number and email address (it is important that all the data are recorded correctly, the number must be valid);
- 4 step - after entering data to press the blue "Register" button;
- 5 step - the code specified by you or the phone will come a code that confirms that a person is registered on the site, not a bot (if the code does not come to check the "Spam" folder or restart the phone);
- 6 step - after entering the confirmation code, in the new window you need to specify reliable information about yourself (passport data, INN, etc.);
- 7 Step - We go to any post office with a document confirming your personality, please contact an electronic signature service (important, the operator must specify the phone number that you left in the online questionnaire);
- 8 step - sign the provided documents.
After such simple manipulations, you will become a possessor of a simple electronic signature.
Algorithm for obtaining a qualified signature
This signature is not issued in automatic mode, so the user service portal user needs to be visited by the Certification Authority. To find out the address of the nearest branch, visit the official website of the authorized federal authority in the field of electronic signature and in the list of accredited certifying centers, select the city in which you live, click "Apply". In the new list you will find organizations with an address and telephone that provide this service in your city.
Also note:
- before visiting the center you have chosen, you need to call and find out a complete list of documents that you need to take with you (for individuals, legal entities, as well as for individual entrepreneurs a list of documents different);
- this service is paid;
- making an electronic signature is up to 2 days;
- signature is valid 12 months from the date of issue;
- the electronic signature is issued on a USB carrier (already included in the price).
Now you know how to make an electronic signature. Please note that filling on-line registration on the portal occurs around the clock.
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