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SigningHub in Portugal

Secure, eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures in Portugal

Why do people and businesses in Portugal use SigningHub?

Portugal, known for its abundant sunshine and historic charm, is also a champion of digital solutions. SigningHub, a cloud-based platform for electronic signatures, has become the go-to tool for people and businesses across the country.

SigningHub’s popularity stems from its ease of use, robust security, legal compliance, and affordability. It streamlines document signing processes, saving time, money, and resources. Whether you’re an entrepreneur closing a deal or a busy professional juggling contracts, SigningHub offers a convenient and eco-friendly way to get things done.

Join the paperless revolution in Portugal with SigningHub today.

Which documents can I sign with SigningHub?

Gone are the days of chasing signatures across the country or the globe. SigningHub empowers you to sign, send, and manage documents electronically. It streamlines your workflow and saves you precious time. But which documents can you sign with SigningHub’s platform? Let’s explore the possibilities:

Business documents – contracts, supplier agreements, business agreements, invoices and quotes, employment documents

Personal documents – leases and rental agreements, power of attorney, non‑disclosure agreements

Financial documents – including loan agreements, mortgage documents, investment contracts

Government documents – permits and licenses, tax forms and declarations, public service contracts and agreements

No matter your needs, SigningHub by Ascertia has the digital solution to conquer your paperwork in Portugal. Ditch the printer, embrace the future, and sign with confidence – the document possibilities are endless.

Portugal’s electronic and digital signature laws

Portugal is fast-forwarding the way we do business and SigningHub is on board. Forget the frustration of printing, signing and sending mountains of paperwork. Ascertia’s e-signature platform is fully compliant with Portugal’s electronic and digital signature laws, making the process smooth, secure and legally binding.

Current Portuguese electronic and digital signature laws as of 2023:

FAQs

Can I use SigningHub for digital signatures?

Yes, you can use SigningHub for both electronic and digital signatures in Portugal. Digital signatures are a more secure electronic signature. SigningHub is compliant with the EU eIDAS Regulation, which is the legal framework for electronic signatures in the European Union.

Signature types

In line with the EU eIDAS regulation, SigningHub offers three types of electronic signatures.

  • Simple electronic signature – A basic signature like a typed name or uploaded image. It is ideal for low-risk documents.
  • Advanced electronic signature – A signature with a higher level of security and signer verification. It uses unique signing keys for each signer and are tamper evident.
  • Qualified electronic signature – A signature with the highest level of legal recognition and is considered equivalent to a handwritten signature in most cases. It requires a digital certificate issued by a Trust Service Provider (TSP)

Learn more about the different types of electronic and digital signatures

How do I create a signature in SigningHub?

Creating a signature with SigningHub is easy. Log into your SigningHub account and navigate to the “My Settings” section. From there, you’ll select “Signatures”.

You can customise your signature appearance three ways:

  • Draw your signature using a mouse, touchpad or touchscreen
  • Enter your signature as text and adjust the font, size and colour
  • Upload a scanned or digital image of your signature

Once you’ve confirmed your signature settings, you can apply your signature directly to a document when needed.

Can I sign PDFs using SigningHub?

Yes, you can. SigningHub is a cloud-based eSignature platform that is compliant with the eIDAS regulation. This means SigningHub-generated signatures are legally recognised in the Portugal and other EU member states.

To sign a PDF in SigningHub, you’ll first need to create a SigningHub account. Creating an account is free and only takes a few minutes.

Once you’ve created an account, you’ll be able to sign PDFs by uploading them to SigningHub, entering your signature, and then sending the signed document to the recipient.

To learn more, read our recent eBook on how to choose the right type of eSignature.