Step 9: Digital Signature Application

Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) are a type of electronic signature that meets specific standards set by the European Union. QES are designed to have the equivalent legal effect of a handwritten signature, making them suitable for high-trust applications, such as signing contracts or official documents.

How to use the "Dokobit.com" Platform

Dokobit is our partner signature platform that allows us to streamline digital signing for you.

We use it in order to facilitate electronic signing.

How to sign documents using ElectronicID

2.0. There are two ways to start the signing process of a document when using ElectronicID video-based identification.

Open a Dokobit email invitation that you received and press "Review and sign".

2.1. Once you are redirected to the document signing page, select the issuing country of your ID from the first drop-down menu and choose the ElectronicID signing method from the second menu.

Note:This signing method will not be available to you if your document was issued by a country that is not listed in the drop-down menu.

2.2. Get familiar with the requirements to make sure that you'll be able to successfully sign the document, and then press "Continue".

2.3. Accept the terms by marking both of the checkboxes and then press "Continue".

2.4. Once again, choose the issuing country of your ID as well as the type of document you plan to use, and then press "Start".

2.5. Your web browser will ask your permission to use your microphone and camera. Press "Allow".

Note: Here's an example of Google Chrome's "block or allow" pop-up window requiring your permission:

2.6. The camera on your device will turn on and prompt you to position your document's front page within the frame. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure you complete this step accurately.

2.7. Once your document has been accepted, follow the prompts for capturing your face to ensure a successful identity verification process.

2.8. Once the recording is completed, enter your phone number to receive a verification code and press "Continue".

2.9. Enter the code which you received on your mobile device and press "Continue".

2.10. Please wait for your identity to be verified.

Note: The verification process should take no more than 5 minutes. However, don't be concerned if it takes a little longer—these things can sometimes take extra time.

2.11. If you successfully passed the identification process, you will see an announcement stating, "Your identity has been verified". Accept the certification terms by marking both of the checkboxes and then press "Continue".

Important!

The following steps must be completed within 5 minutes; otherwise, the identity verification session will expire. ↓

2.12. Choose the appropriate country from the drop-down menu and enter your phone number to receive the verification code for signing the document. Then, press "Continue."

2.13. Enter the code that was sent to your phone.

Note: If for any reason you didn't receive the code, press "I cannot get the code, I want a new one".

2.14. Congratulations, you've successfully signed the document!

Note: If the document is waiting on signatures from other participants, the link for downloading the file will not be available. Once every participant has signed the document, you will receive the link to your email address.

How to sign documents using Swisscom

Summary: If you haven't already, you'll first need to set up your Swisscom account by completing a one-time video-based identification process during document signing. Follow the steps below to get started:

Open a Dokobit email invitation that you received and press "Review and sign".

2.1. Once you get redirected to the signing page of the document, in the first drop-down menu, select the issuing country of your ID, and in the second one, choose the Swisscom signing solution.

Note:This signing method will not be available to you if your document was issued by a country that is not listed in the drop-down menu.

2.2. Enter your personal details and press "Continue".

2.3. In the following step, the system will react in one of two ways.

Option 1: If the system detects that your personal details are not connected to an existing Swisscom account, you will be required to set it up by going through a one-time video-based identification. Press "Continue" to begin this process.

Option 2: If the system detects that your personal details are connected to an existing Swisscom account, skip to step 2.7.

2.4. Next, the system will prompt you to activate a [something] Mobile ID account; however, please be aware that this step is optional. Therefore, you will be able to continue in one of two ways.

Option 1 (recommended): If you don't have an active Mobile ID account, press "Activate Mobile ID" and follow the instructions listed between steps 3.0. and 3.6. Once you're done setting up your Mobile ID account, resume following the steps below.

Option 2: If you do have a Mobile ID account or have decided not to set one up, press "Continue to identity verification". Users who choose not to set up a Mobile ID account will be able to sign documents by instead setting up a password when going through one of the available identity verification methods (see the next step for more information on these methods). To see an example of how the password is created, go to the additional instructions for Selfie-Ident and see step 4.16.

2.5. Pick an identity verification method and press "Continue" (additional information on each method is provided further down).

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF EVERY AVAILABLE IDENTITY VERIFICATION METHOD

Available internationally:

• Selfie-Ident: Verify your identity with the help of your smartphone by using its NFC to scan your ID and the built-in camera to capture a video of your face. Further instructions are available → here.
• Video identification: Verify your identity through a video call service by talking to a live agent. Further instructions are available → here.

For German citizens and residents only:

• German eID: Verify your identity with a German ID card or residence permit by using a smart card reader.

2.6. Once the identification process has been completed, return to the initial signing window and press "Continue" to continue signing the document.

2.7. Here the system will ask to confirm your identity/the signing action in one of two ways.

Option 1: Through the Mobile ID app.

Option 2: By first entering a password that you created during your identity verification and then following it up with an OTP via sms.

2.8. Once the document is successfully signed, a message similar to the one in the image example below will be displayed.

Additional instructions: Setting up Mobile ID

Summary: A Mobile ID account can be created to simplify authentication when signing documents using Swisscom. Follow the steps below to find out how. ↓

3.0. As described in step 2.4., press "Activate Mobile ID" to get redirected to www.mobileid.ch.

3.1. Once you're redirected to www.mobileid.ch, choose the appropriate country code, enter your phone number, and press "Next".

3.2. You will be sent an SMS identification code. Enter this code into the provided fields on the website and press "Next".

3.3. Then, you will be taken to the Mobile ID dashboard. In the section for "Activate Mobile ID", press "Activate".

3.4. Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions, and press "Next".

3.5. Download the Mobile ID Open the app on your phone and use it to scan the QR code, as demonstrated in the image example below.

3.6. After scanning the QR code, the Mobile ID account will be activated, and the dashboard will display a recovery key that can be saved for future reference.

Additional instructions: verifying your identity with Selfie-Ident

Summary: Selfie-Ident allows you to verify your identity with the help of your smartphone by using its NFC functionality to scan your ID and the built-in camera to capture a video of your face through the Nect Wallet app. For this method, you require either a valid German ID card or a passport from a supported country. Follow the steps below for detailed instructions. ↓

Note: The following steps might slightly differ in the provided order and content for each user, depending on the chosen type of personal ID and each user's way of interacting with the app.

4.0. When choosing an identity verification method, pick "Selfie-Ident" and press "Continue".

Familiarize yourself with the requirements of the process and press "Start".

4.1. You will then be redirected to https://jump.nect.com/Here, you will be asked to initiate the identification process by either scanning the QR code on the left or by sending yourself an SMS with a link on the right.

If the system detects that you do not have the Nect Wallet app, you will be asked to download it from the App Store or Google Play Store.

4.2. Once the app has been downloaded and opened, press "Get started".

4.3. Familiarize yourself with the requirements of the process and press "Continue".

Then mark the checkboxes to agree to the terms and conditions, and press "I understand and consent".

4.4. In the next step, you will be shown a video tutorial. If you choose to skip the video, you will be shown written instructions on how to correctly scan your ID instead. Watch the video tutorial or get familiar with the written instructions and press "Continue".

4.5. Get familiar with the next set of instructions and press "Start recording".

Note: Please note that Nect Wallet app might list a broader range of supported countries/IDs; however, not all of them are supported by Swisscom itself; therefore, they cannot be used to create this signing tool. Before recording your chosen ID, please consult the list of supported countries at the beginning of this article to ensure a successful registration process.

Before the recording begins, you might be required to allow Nect Wallet to access your microphone and/or camera.

4.6. Once the recording starts, follow the on-screen instructions to scan the front of your document. For ID cards, you will also need to scan the back of your document.

Note:For demonstration purposes, the camera screen has been blacked out in the following screenshot example.

4.7. After the recording is completed, biometric ID holders will be given an optional choice to scan the NFC chip as an added security measure. Press "Continue". Alternatively, you can press "Skip" to move on from the NFC step (in that case, continue to step 4.10.).

4.8. If you didn't skip the previous step, double-check your data. Make corrections if necessary and press "Continue". Alternatively, you can still press "Skip" to move on from the NFC step.

4.9. If you didn't skip the previous two steps, follow the instructions on the screen to scan the NFC chip in your ID.

Note: To successfully scan the NFC chip, phone cases and passport covers should be removed, and the smartphone should be directly placed on top of the passport. If you're experiencing difficulties scanning the chip, experiment with placing the smartphone on different parts of the document.

4.10. Next, you will be shown another video tutorial. If you choose to skip the video, you will be shown written instructions on how to correctly do a face scan instead. Watch the video tutorial or get familiar with the written instructions and press "Continue".

4.11. Record a video of yourself and repeat the two words displayed on the screen. This step is necessary to verify that you are a real person and not a mask or a photo being held up to the camera.

Note:For demonstration purposes, the camera screen has been blacked out in the following screenshot example.

4.12. Once the recording is completed, enter your full name in the provided field and press "Continue".

4.13. Please wait approximately 1 to 5 minutes for your data to finish processing.

4.14. Mark the checkboxes to agree to the terms of use, and press "I agree".

4.15. Enter your phone number in the provided field and press "Confirm phone number".

Wait for Swisscom to process your data, if necessary.

4.16. In the following step, the system will react in one of two ways:

Option 1: If the system detects that your phone number is connected to an existing Mobile ID For the account, you will be asked to verify it in your app.

Option 2: If the system detects that your phone number is not connected to an existing Mobile ID account, you will be required to set up a password.

4.17. Once you've verified your phone number, you will have successfully verified your identity!

4.18. Now go back to the initial signing window and click "Continue" to proceed with signing the document.

Note: If the signing session has expired while you were going through the identity verification process, you will see an "Unknown error" message pop up after pressing "Continue". In that case, we recommend reopening the Dokobit signing window and starting over. However, this time the system will detect that your data is connected to a Swisscom account, and you will be able to proceed with the signing process without needing to re-verify your identity.

Unsure if the identity verification process was truly successful?

Double-check if you were registered in the Swisscom database → here.

Are you facing problems while trying to confirm your identity?

For FAQ regarding this Nect Wallet app, please visit their support center → here.

Additional instructions: verifying your identity with video identification

Summary: Video identification allows you to verify your identity through a video call service by talking to a live agent and following their instructions. For this method, you will either need a desktop computer with a built-in webcam and a reliable internet browser or a smartphone and the Identity.TM app. A valid ID will also need to be presented. You will be required to converse in English or German. For further instructions, follow the steps below. ↓

5.0. When choosing an identity verification method, pick "Video identification" and press "Continue".

Familiarize yourself with the requirements of the process and press "Start".

5.1. You will then be redirected to the identity.TM website. Aici veți avea opțiunea de a vă verifica identitatea folosind smartphone-ul și identity.TM app or your web browser.

If you'd like to carry out the process using your smartphone, in the first step, scan the QR code and follow the instructions as listed in the image example below.

If you'd like to carry out the process using your web browser, accept their privacy policy and press "Start identification".

Note:For demonstration purposes, in the following steps of these instructions, we will be using the smartphone method. Even though the smartphone method requires downloading an additional app, please be aware that the basic steps for both methods are actually the same.

5.2. Once the app has been downloaded and opened, enter your surname and reference number and press "Start identification".

5.3. Then, select the ID you're going to use for identification.

5.4. Grant the app permission to access your camera.

5.5. Scan the front of your document. For ID cards, you will also be required to scan the back of your document.

Note: For demonstration purposes, the camera screen has been blacked out in the following screenshot example.

5.6. If the photos taken are clear enough, press "Send".

Note: For demonstration purposes, the camera screen has been blacked out in the following screenshot example.

Then, wait for your pictures to be transmitted.

5.7. The identity.TM app will need to test the strength of your internet connection to ensure successful video identification. To allow this, press "Continue".

5.8. If the connection is strong enough, you will have to grant the app permission to access your microphone.

5.9. Wait for the video identification window to load.

5.10. Here, your front-facing camera will activate, and you'll need to wait to be connected to a live agent. Once the connection is established, follow the agent's instructions.

Note: For demonstration purposes, the camera screen has been blacked out in the following screenshot example.

Near the end of the conversation with the live agent, you will be sent a link to your mobile phone where you will have to agree to the Terms and Conditions of Swisscom by either using your Mobile ID app or an OTP. If you don't have a Mobile ID account, you will also be asked to set up a password for signing documents.

5.11. Once the identification process has been completed, go back to the initial signing window and press "Continue" to continue signing the document.

Note: If the signing session has expired while you were going through the identity verification process, you will see an "Unknown error" message pop up after pressing "Continue". In that case, we recommend reopening the Dokobit signing window and starting over. However, this time the system will detect that your data is connected to a Swisscom account, and you will be able to proceed with the signing process without needing to re-verify your identity.

Unsure if the identity verification process was truly successful?

Double-check if you were registered in the Swisscom database → here.

Why we need you to electronically sign documents?

By law, there are two ways to sign documents when registering a company:

• Through handwritten, original documents being sent through post. However, this oftentimes increases suspicion on peoples' identity due to a lack of clear way to tie the founders with actual individuals.
  
  We don't recommend this route, as registrators can request your physical presence by law to ensure no fake documents are used.
• Through digital documents that are electronically signed.
  • Electronically certified (as the original) using a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), where the signer guarantees their identity and takes responsibility for the legality and veracity of the documents.
    
    Registrators can still doubt your identity and ask for your physical presence.
  • Fully electronically signed (so submitting the original) using a QES signature, where the parties all sign electronically. This spreads the responsibility to all signators and is recommended to ensure clear validation of people's identity.
    
    Registrators can still doubt your identity, but the fact that your identity is already certified allows our lawyers to then intervene to represent you, in order to remove the right of the registrators to request your physical presence.

Benefits of getting an electronically signed memorandum

With a qualified electronic signature (QES) issued, you gain several benefits in regards to future accessing other services, such as:

• Accessing government grants: They require QES-signed documents, and now you have a QES signature issued
• Bank Account Opening: Banks usually require physical presence to identify you, and QES passes that responsibility to the trust provider, who can check it remotely. No need to take a 2-week trip to Romania to get a simple bank account anymore.