Where can I get an electronic signature? What is an electronic digital signature (EDS)? How and where to get it? Is it possible to forge an electronic signature?

Modern technologies in the field of document management can significantly save time and resources, so in this material we tell you how to make an electronic signature. EDS is useful for ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and legal entities. Each user can choose the optimal type of signature and method of its design.

Why do you need an EDS?

An electronic digital signature or EDS is a convenient tool that allows you to confirm your identity and endorse documents in the virtual space. The electronic signature key carrier is a storage device (flash drive) on which an electronic analogue of the owner’s signature is recorded. It is always issued to a specific person and is tied to his personal passport data. Varieties of digital signatures with a high degree of security are valid only with a paper/electronic certificate.

The owner of such a device gets access to a huge arsenal of functions:

sign documents, agreements, contracts in the virtual space;
organize corporate virtual document flow and save paper;
send tax returns and reports through the Federal Tax Service website;
undergo authorization and draw up documents through “State Services”;
check whether the document was edited after the visa;
protect copyright on the file/text/image;
carry out customs declaration of goods and services;
participate in electronic tenders for state and municipal procurement;
control the production and circulation of alcohol in the EGAIS system.

Electronic signature is useful for individuals, individual entrepreneurs and LLCs

Review of legislation

The use of digital signatures in Russia is regulated by several legislative acts:

Civil Code (Article 160);
Federal Law “On Electronic Signature” No. 63-FZ;
GOST R 34.10-2012.

Users are not required to review these laws and their requirements in detail. It is enough to remember that you need to order qualified digital signatures (which are a full-fledged analogue of a physical signature) only from certification centers. Their list is on the website of the Ministry of Communications. Registration of the device is accompanied by the issuance of a paper confirmation certificate.

Types of signatures

A digital signature is a rather complex mechanism, the operation of which is not necessary for the average user. It is much more important to understand the types of digital signatures and their practical features. Understanding the features of each variety will help you order the best option and not spend extra money.

First type - simple electronic or PEP. This is such a simple and unprotected option that it exists without a physical medium. Such signatures are one-time use and are familiar to almost all bank card holders. A clear example of a PEP is the code that you receive in SMS when you want to buy something in an online store. They are not specially issued, but are created automatically as needed.

Unqualified electronic signatures or NEP- already a more advanced version of the digital signature. Issued on a separate device. Confirms the identity of the owner and also shows whether the document has been edited after the visa. Consists of two parts: open and closed. The closed one remains with the owner, he works with it and signs documents. The public part of the digital signature key is intended for partners and counterparties: they use it to verify the authenticity of the signature.

NEP is the optimal solution for public procurement tenders. When used as an analogue to a physical signature, the parties must enter into an agreement between themselves.

The most secure digital signature - qualified or CEP- we will look in more detail in a special section below. In general, it can be noted that it is the CEP that is the most complete, because it is considered a replacement for a regular signature. If a citizen or businessman plans to use digital signatures a lot, it is worth choosing a qualified type.

An electronic signature sig file is an extension in which the signed document is saved.

How to make an electronic digital signature

Registration of digital signature is not a problem and takes only a few days. More precisely, certification centers promise to do everything in 1 hour, but it will still take time to collect documents, fill out an application and receive the device itself. What is the price? On average, from 900 rubles for individuals and from 1500 for individual entrepreneurs and LLCs.

Where can I make a digital signature? Only at a certification center from the list of the Ministry of Communications. Before filling out an application, much less paying for the service, check the availability of the company on the website minsvyaz.ru/ru/activity/govservices/certification_authority/. If your city is not on the list, you can look for a center in a neighboring one or issue an electronic digital signature online with courier delivery, although this will cost much more.

Let's consider options for creating a digital signature.

Qualified signatures are only valid if the owner of the certificate has

On one's own

The popularity of digital signatures is actively growing; certification centers are interested in simplifying the design of the device as much as possible. Therefore, there are no problems in ordering and receiving the device without outside help. If there is a certification center near you, go there with a set of documents, fill out an application and receive the device.

Package of documents for individuals:

application (filled out on site);
passport;
SNILS;
TIN certificate;
receipt for payment of services.

Documents for digital signature for individual entrepreneurs:

passport;
TIN certificate;
SNILS;
certificate of state registration;
a fresh extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (not older than 1 month);
receipt for payment of services.

To make an electronic signature for a legal entity:

application (filled out on site);
TIN and OGRN certificates;
passport of the applicant (usually a manager or accountant);
SNILS;
extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (also up to 1 month);
Bank details.

How to make an electronic digital signature? It is impossible to complete registration exclusively in the virtual space: a digital signature is a physical object, and therefore you will have to come for it or order courier delivery.

You can significantly simplify the procedure by leaving an application on the website of the selected certification center.

At the MFC

If there is no certification center in the city, you can issue an electronic signature at the MFC. There are My Documents offices in every city. Prepare a package of documents and submit it to the center specialist. He will help you write an application and advise you on choosing the type of digital signature. The procedure will take a little longer - 10 days. Notification about the delivery of the device to the office comes via SMS. Thus, you will have to visit the MFC twice: to fill out an application and to receive a digital signature device.

Signature for State Services

Full access to the “Public Services” service is possible only after confirming the identity of the account owner. This can be done in 2 ways: visit an authorized center or use an electronic signature. The second option is much preferable because it saves time.

To authorize on the portal via digital signature, just go to your personal account “Gosuslug” and insert the device into the computer. A qualified signature will be required, since the service works with personal data and duplicates in electronic form such services that are provided only with a physical signature. For example, obtaining a foreign passport or registering a car.

The choice of the type of electronic signature should be based on the functions required by the user

Qualified digital signature

The most secure and regulated type is a qualified electronic signature or CES. Why is she the most protected? Because the software through which such devices operate is certified by the Russian FSB.

Is a full-fledged analogue of a physical signature, therefore it costs more than others and is accompanied by a certificate (paper or electronic). This is needed by individuals for public services. This is exactly what the signature of an individual entrepreneur should be for the tax service (to submit reports) and other government agencies. For legal entities, the seal replaces it.

For individuals

Does an ordinary citizen, not an entrepreneur, need a digital signature? The answer will be individual, but more likely yes than no. Such devices for individuals are cheaper, but bring a lot of benefits. Qualified digital signature:

Provides full access to government services. You can order a passport, pay utilities, fines, apply for admission to a university in another city.
Allows you to work in your personal account on the Federal Tax Service website, namely to submit a declaration (for example, after the sale of property), apply for a tax deduction (for example, after buying an apartment), receive notifications, control debts and pension savings.
Making an electronic signature for an individual is free - you will have to pay about 900 rubles for the device.

For legal entities

The benefits of digital signatures for legal entities are even more obvious - electronic reporting, simplified internal document flow, participation in electronic trading and more convenient transactions with counterparties. The cost of 1500-2000 rubles pays for itself many times over.

For whom should an electronic signature be issued in an LLC? Remember, a digital signature is a virtual analogue of a regular physical signature. In an LLC, all documents are signed by the director, and in some cases by the chief accountant. If there is a lot of accounting documentation, it is advisable to order two devices. If the bulk of the files will be endorsed by the manager, one digital signature is enough.

Conclusion

EDS - a virtual analogue of a signature for endorsement of electronic documents - is useful for ordinary citizens and businessmen. It is used for authorization on the State Services and the Federal Tax Service website, for electronic trading and transactions. The small cost of around 2 thousand rubles pays off many times over in the time and resources saved.

The concept and applicability of digital signature for individuals, what types exist. How to obtain an electronic signature and how to verify it.

Some people think that an electronic signature can only be useful for businesses, others are sure that an online visa is only available with a key, which costs money, and at the same time they think that they will certainly never need it. But all these statements and opinions can be refuted by bringing several weighty arguments in favor of digital signature. Note that there are also pitfalls here that you should know about in advance. So, let’s figure out how an individual can obtain an electronic signature.

The concept of an electronic visa for an individual - types of digital signature and their differences

The regulatory legal act regulating the use of electronic digital visas by all organizational and legal forms and entities is Federal Law No. 63, it contains fundamental provisions, classification, requirements and norms for the use of electronic signatures in the Russian Federation.

Thus, only 2 types of online signatures have been ratified by law - simple and enhanced. But the enhanced visa format is divided into 2 more subtypes, which differ in status and scope of their use:

enhanced unskilled (UNEP);
qualified (also called UKEP).

Let's look at the differences between all three remote signatures.

Simple online signature

The first type is a simplified online visa - a kind of badge indicating that such a signature was generated by the very citizen who applied for its use. In fact, a simple digital signature is a login assigned to a person (usually an email address, phone number or SNILS number) and a password, which is assigned to the applicant during registration using a free set of numbers and symbols and can subsequently be changed to another convenient one for use.

Such a signature has minimal security; it is simply identification of a person. For example, if your phone and computer were used by third parties, only you yourself will be responsible for the consequences of this. The same is true with a simplified electronic signature; if the access code is not protected, everyone who enters the service where the user is registered can access his page from his IP address. As you can see in the screenshot below, as a rule, everyone saves a password to log in (well, don’t remember this line of numbers and letters in different layouts), so just by clicking on the login button, you get to your Personal Account.

This is what the entrance to your Personal Account looks like on the State Services portal; on a PC, both the login and password usually come out immediately, just click on the “login” button

The scope of application of this visa is quite narrow:

writing and sending letters, requests, complaints to various authorities:
- regulatory authorities, for example, the Antimonopoly Committee, Tax Service, FSSP, Rossreestr, etc.;
- municipalities;
- on housing and communal services issues, etc.
solving pressing life problems, for example, with its help you can make an appointment with a doctor and the like.

But getting such a visa is quite simple: you just need to register online on the portal, which is necessary to carry out certain actions. To do this, any of the systems will ask for a phone or email (this will become a login) and after a few minutes will send an access code to the specified number.

Strengthened unqualified signature

The second type of electronic signature is a non-qualified online visa (UNEP) - it can be equated in status to a pass to an enterprise. Here, online interaction systems can fully identify the user, as well as certify the fact that no changes have been made to the document sent from UNEP since the moment it was endorsed; all adjustments made to the document will be immediately displayed in the system.

A non-qualified digital signature can be used to sign online documents that do not require a seal (but this does not apply to individuals), these include:

all civil contracts concluded by citizens;
acceptance certificates (for example, for the performance of work or services);
applications for the provision of municipal services, etc.

Such an online signature must be registered in a specialized center; it is issued upon application and identification of the user (that is, it can only be obtained in person by presenting documents). One of the big advantages of this visa is that it is free and also has a wide range of validity, at least for individuals. her functions are more than sufficient.

You can only obtain this type of signature in person, after taking a few specific steps. We'll talk about this in a separate chapter.

Qualified digital signature for individuals

The most secure type of digital signature is a strengthened qualified digital signature - it can be compared to a person’s main document, it’s like a passport. This is already a 99.9% secure online visa, which makes it possible to use the full range of opportunities to work on legally significant transactions, interaction with government agencies and departments. The difference between UKEP and non-skilled online visa is as follows:

a qualified visa has a so-called verification key, which is registered through the FSB of the Russian Federation, and therefore such a visa is 100% legally legitimate in all situations (including courts and remote employment);
only for this visa you will have to pay at the certification center, other types of digital signature are issued without payment;
The validity period of the enhanced signature is only 1 year, you need to pay again for the next period;
the minimum cost of a certificate and key for “physicists” is 700 rubles, the price depends on the set of services that accompany the online visa (in fact, this is slightly higher than the cost of a flash drive, which is the carrier of the personal digital code, into which the digital signature itself is sewn).

Summarizing all of the above, we still need to conclude that the optimal choice for every individual in our time is a non-qualified electronic visa. As a rule, it is enough to carry out the basic necessary operations for communications with departments and institutions. But everything will depend on what actions the person is going to perform with the digital signature.

Table: comparative characteristics of types of digital signature

Characteristics / type of signature	Simple digital signature	UNEP	UKEP
Generated based on codes and passwords	+
Created on the basis of cryptographic entry of information on a document using an electronic digital signature key		+	+
There is software for identifying the person who created the document	+	+	+
There is a function to determine whether adjustments have been made to an online document after it has been approved		+	+
Maximum level of protection: in addition to the digital signature verification key, the code is embedded in a qualified certificate registered through the FSB of the Russian Federation			+
Registration takes place remotely	+
To register an electronic signature, personal presence is required; you need to go to a special center		+	+
Free registration service	+	+

Receiving government services, interacting with the tax office and Rosreestr and other situations in which individuals. a person needs an electronic digital signature

Note that having an electronic signature greatly simplifies life today and frees up a lot of time, and in some cases saves money.

Let's figure out how and in what situations this works. We are sure that not everyone knows about all the possibilities of digital signature, let’s divide the information into 2 blocks:

What activities are available to a user with a free non-skilled visa online.
Additional features of paid qualified digital signature (UKEP).

It’s not even worth talking about a simple signature; its use is too insignificant.

So, those who received a non-skilled online visa have the opportunity to remotely:

Use in full the government services of the Unified Portal of Public Services (State Services. By the way, in 2019 the number of registered users of the resource has already exceeded 50% of the entire population of the Russian Federation (taking into account minors and the disabled - a serious figure). The most popular services used by citizens are :
Using UNEP you can communicate with the tax service:
- When submitting a calculation to the Federal Tax Service in accordance with Form 3-NDFL to receive a tax deduction (for an apartment, other real estate), for tuition fees (for children or your own), for paid medical services, etc.
- Registration as an individual entrepreneur or legal entity. faces.
Through your UNEP account, you can log in and register on the portals of Rossreestr, bailiff service, arbitration and district courts, etc. And then, work on your personal issues on these resources.
Participation in electronic auctions is possible. True, the range of services for individuals. persons here are somewhat limited, these can be training and tutoring services, creative direction, real estate sales, etc. Obtain accreditation through UNEP physical. a person can at five public procurement sites. Other online trading platforms themselves determine the type of signature (UNEP or UKEP). Sales of property of bankrupt companies and individuals are also carried out here. persons Having UNEP you can take part in such auctions; as a rule, prices on such portals are very attractive, and auctions are ongoing.

Expanded online capabilities of enhanced digital signature are as follows:

Obviously, the choice between UNEP and UKEP depends on the package of remote services that a person needs. Nevertheless, the presence of an unqualified electronic signature today is an urgent requirement of life. If you consider how much time and nerves an online signature saves, several preparatory steps to obtain it become simply insignificant.

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As a physical person to receive an electronic signature: step-by-step algorithm for different types of digital signature

A person can receive both a simple and an enhanced digital signature, but it is clear that to obtain different digital signatures you need to put in a different amount of effort.

How to obtain a simple electronic signature for an individual through State Services

Obtaining and using a simple online visa can be done remotely; the easiest way to do this is by creating a simplified account on the EPGU (public services) portal. This digital signature is given to everyone who registers a user’s personal account on the resource. The algorithm of actions here looks like this:

If a person needs an unqualified online visa, a so-called confirmed account is created on the basis of a simple electronic signature, which, in fact, is the UNEP for an individual. Please note that it is possible to register UNEP without obtaining a simple visa, but this option is preferable and simpler.

To obtain a free non-qualified visa you must:

TIN and birth certificate number;
medical policy for compulsory medical insurance;
information about the car (if any, of course) and driver’s license information;
military ID and passport number.

This will help in the future when submitting any request to the authority (this information will automatically appear in the required forms). It will also set up the process of receiving various types of notifications. For example, I received a notification in advance from the government services portal that my driver’s license was expiring (honestly, I never remembered in what month and in what year I needed to replace it). Thanks to this, it was possible to renew the document quickly, without queues and for 1,400 rubles, with a thirty percent discount. In addition to this, which is not impressive, of course, but I receive information about my fines from the traffic police online and can pay them off on time for half the cost.

How quickly can you obtain UKEP?

If a person still needs an enhanced skilled visa, he will have to spend a little more time and pay for it.

The UKEP registration algorithm consists of the following steps:

We choose a certification center (CA), this organization must be accredited by the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation. The current register of these institutions is available on the department’s portal in the section.
On the portal, when choosing a CA, you can work through filters, which speeds up the search
Don’t be too lazy to at least superficially check the status of the CA, how long it has been operating, whether it is on the stop list for closure, because if the CA is deprived of its license, the UKEP will be blocked. However, it is worth noting that over the past few years, less than a dozen such centers have been closed.
We select the type of digital signature that is required, depending on what we are going to use (trading, lending, etc.), and monitor the cost of the package of services that the CA provides for an online visa. You can first remotely, then through a telephone conversation with an operator. There are training centers that provide free training and other preferences in addition to their package.
We send an application for registration of UKEP. There are 2 ways here:
Having ordered UKEP, we receive an electronic invoice. The best way to pay is to do it online on the operator’s website. The money will immediately go to the CA’s account, which will reduce the time it takes to receive the UKEP.
We come to the certification center to receive an electronic digital signature, a certificate and an access key. This can only be done by contacting the CA in person.

To obtain a visa, you need to take with you a package of documents, this usually includes:

application for the issuance of UKEP in the form of the center;
2 sheets of a copy of the passport (page spread with photo and registration), and when receiving the UKEP you need to present the original for identification;
photocopy of SNILS, take the original with you for comparison;
a copy of the TIN certificate (may be needed, but not everywhere).

It is worth considering that if a citizen wants to work on electronic exchanges or get a job remotely, he will need scans of all the above documents in electronic format (to choose from: jpg, pdf, gif, tiff, png). Naturally, the quality of electronic forms should be high (at least easy to read). These and possibly additional requirements will be advised by the operator before receiving the UKEP.

As soon as registration is completed (as a rule, data verification and visa generation takes from 30 minutes to 1 day), the person will receive:

flash drive (USB) in which all information and the digital signature key are protected;
Software that will need to be installed on the IP address (computer) from which you will basically need to perform all actions with the UKEP;
license (CIPF CryptoPro), which confirms the validity of the digital signature and the certificate for it.

To download the digital signature onto your computer, you just need to insert a flash drive and install the issued software on your PC. If questions arise during installation, the center operators are obliged to help the user.

To enable an online visa, you need to log in to the USPU website, for which you just need to go to the portal in the “Login by electronic means” section and follow the prompts. Visa registration is also carried out on the tax authorities’ website, in Rosreestr and other departments (everything is done through tabs pointing to electronic services).

All that remains is to work with the carrier, and if necessary, renew the validity of your device after 12 months.

How to check the authenticity of UKEP

Whether a valid certificate was generated by a certification center can be done remotely on the government services portal, where a service has been developed designed to verify the authenticity of the digital signature and its certificate. You just need:

Procedure and rules for using digital signatures by individuals

When using an electronic signature, you need to follow one simple rule - do not allow its unauthorized use. In this case, any type of online visa works only for its user.

The most common questions regarding the storage and use of electronic signatures:

Is it possible to fake an e-visa? Almost impossible. Cryptography tools today do not allow attackers to calculate its code within any acceptable time frame. This is guaranteed by online signature manufacturers. The main thing here is to correctly store the access key to the online visa. As for the UKEP, when registering it along with the digital signature set, the developers provide detailed recommendations for its storage. Follow them and you will protect yourself from using your personal visa.
Once I sign a document, can someone change it without leaving my signature? No. All adjustments in the electronic document will be automatically underlined with a red line and, accordingly, will be obvious even at a superficial glance. Moreover, this document will indicate that the digital signature is incorrect.
Can I refuse my electronic signature if it is already on the document? No. UKEP has a number of attributes that immediately make it possible to examine it. And the symbiosis of the cipher and the certificate number assigned by the digital signature certification center will form the evidence base that the electronic document was signed by a certain person and on a certain day and hour. And this fact will be accepted by any authority.

Electronic digital signatures are already quite widely used by individuals, and it is very convenient. And those who have not yet completed it spend much more time resolving issues with departments and government agencies, and also deprive themselves of benefits and information preferences. It is not at all necessary to buy an enhanced online visa; in most cases, a person only needs a confirmed entry on the government services portal and a non-qualified signature. This significantly shortens the path through bureaucratic corridors and provides additional opportunities when processing documents, and in some cases, during financial transactions of an individual.

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Obtaining an electronic signature for individuals in 2019 is quite easy. Until recently, ordinary citizens did not need to register it.

In past years, an electronic digital signature was perceived solely as a tool in the process of doing business, since it allows you to sign various agreements online.

However, time does not stand still, so most of the population, in an effort to improve their lives, are trying to obtain an electronic signature for themselves.

General points

In fact, an electronic digital signature does not imply any complex procedure.

At the same time, it is necessary to understand that it is possible to receive an electronic signature in the shortest possible time only if you know the theoretical side and basic legislative acts. For this reason, we will consider the general points in more detail.

What it is

The definition of “digital signature” means the signature of an individual, which is made in electronic format on a computer.

Like a standard signature, an electronic one is unique. This means ownership exclusively to one individual, and copying is punishable by law.

In most cases, an electronic signature is used by legal entities, for example, large enterprises that have a large number of employees and several structural divisions.

Thanks to the presence of an electronic digital signature, the management of one branch has the right to sign documentation without waiting for it to arrive by registered mail.

In other words, digital signature allows you to organize remote work of the enterprise’s document flow.

Today there are several types of signatures, namely:

It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that only the latest type of digital signature can fully replace the standard version of the signature.

For example, it can be affixed when submitting any type of document to government agencies.

The remaining subtypes of signature are used solely for the purpose of confirming the transaction. In essence, they reflect the fact of familiarization with this or that documentation.

What is the purpose

In most cases, digital signature is necessary for legal entities, especially large companies that have several branches in different localities or cooperate with partners in other regions and states.

As for individuals, an electronic digital signature is often necessary in the following cases:

there was a need to obtain any service through the official portal of State Services. Having an electronic signature makes it possible to gain access to everyone without
exceptions to services - tracking penalties, filling out a questionnaire, and so on;
drawing up a declaration to the territorial representative office of the tax authority;
;
formation for invention;
use for various trades and so on.

EDS is often used for Rosreestr for individuals. It is worth noting that an electronic signature can be used by citizens who carry out their work activities remotely or in other regions (not at their place of residence).

Such persons have the right to sign agreements, various acts and estimates, and without leaving their own home.

It is important to remember that today many universities provide the possibility of accepting admission documentation with digital signature from nonresident citizens.

Regulatory regulation

All questions regarding electronic digital signature are regulated by:

This list is not exhaustive, however, they address the most important issues regarding the procedure for obtaining and using an electronic digital signature.

How to obtain an electronic signature for an individual

To be able to obtain a digital signature, you should contact the certification center with a full package of installed documentation and completed forms.

Additionally, you need to remember: when applying, you should have a flash drive or disk with you, where the private part of the key will be stored in the future. Only the owner should know it.

The entire design mechanism consists of several points, namely:

Contacting an authorized center to obtain a certificate and the necessary keys	(you must have a complete package of documents with you). The procedure for transferring documents does not take much time
For each specific signature, you must choose a password	The best option is to use simple passwords, since there is no need to replace them and if they are lost, you need to re-issue the key
Next you need to fill out all the necessary forms	Which allow you to obtain the public or regenerate the private key, as well as download all the necessary files
Next you need to submit all the necessary documentation	—
At the final stage	It is necessary to obtain the appropriate certificate for digital signature keys

Today, there are many specialized certification centers that provide the possibility of obtaining an electronic digital signature.

All these institutions differ from each other, including the mechanism for obtaining a signature, since it provides for a personal approach to each applicant.

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Most institutions today use the Internet in their work, which means they do not need to contact their clients personally. You just need to create the appropriate request.

What documents will you need?

To be able to obtain an electronic digital signature, you will need to provide a certain package of documents, which includes:

an application drawn up according to the established template;
internal passport of the Russian Federation (passports are required to be provided by applicants);
original pension certificate or SNILS;
original certificate;
payment original .

It is worth paying attention to the fact that producing an electronic digital signature is not a free procedure.

The cost starts at 3 thousand rubles. It is impossible to name the exact price, since it directly depends on many factors. You can download a sample application for obtaining an electronic signature at.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that in some centers, in order to be able to more thoroughly verify the information provided, they may require some additional documentation, for example, a social card.

You can contact the authorized body:

personally;
by using ;
by submitting an application on the official State Services portal.

Upon completion of the documentation review, the applicant will be provided with specialized software.

In fact, an electronic signature is a very useful and necessary version of an official signature for most citizens, which is fully capable of replacing the physical version.

Where can I do it?

Document signatures use several types of keys, namely:

The fact of receipt is carried out at certification centers, one of which is Rostelecom.

Institutions of this kind must be accredited and have the right to issue the corresponding product.

It is worth noting that they do not provide the electronic digital signature itself, but directly such products as:

“CryptoPro” software, with which you can create the necessary seal;
key for using digital signature;
a certificate that confirms the right to use a public key. Thanks to this, it is possible to create each signature not only unique in its own way, but also protected from numerous counterfeits.

It is worth noting that it is possible to obtain an electronic signature through the official portal of the State Services.

Nuances when registering through State Services

Taking into account the huge number of institutions that deal with the issue of issuing a digital signature, citizens are still trying to find a way to receive government services through the official portal.

However, today it is not possible to generate a request for an electronic signature on the State Services portal.

On the State Services website, you can exclusively confirm the digital signature and check how well representatives of the CA performed their duties.

The key certificate is verified on the page at .

The verification itself does not pose any difficulty. You just need to follow the pop-up tips.

How much does it cost (cost)

The formation and registration of an electronic digital signature entails certain financial costs. It is for this reason that the service is not provided free of charge to individuals.

In other words, it is impossible to get a signature for free. The cost of obtaining an electronic signature directly depends on the region of residence. On average, the price can vary from 3 to 10 thousand rubles.

The final cost may also depend on the exact conditions under which the digital signature is issued. You can order an electronic signature for an individual through intermediaries.

If the applicant decides to turn to intermediary companies, then the price can start from 15-20 thousand rubles. For example, in the capital the price can reach 40 thousand rubles.

Simple electronic signature - how to do it our publication will tell you this virtual analogue of a person’s handwritten signature in the new age of modern technology.

What is an electronic signature and key certificate

Legislators have defined an electronic signature as information in electronic form attached to other information (signed) and certifying the signatory. Its application is regulated by the Law “On Electronic Signatures” dated 04/06/2011 No. 63-FZ with amendments and additions that entered into force on 07/08/2016, which reflects the right to use electronic signatures in the provision of municipal or government services when concluding civil agreements or other actions provided for by the relevant regulations.

The main task of an electronic signature, like a handwritten signature in life, is to certify:

authorship of the document;
completeness and correctness of information in the document;
integrity of the document.

The need for such an analogue of a handwritten signature is dictated by rapidly developing technologies that make it possible to conduct business remotely, using the Internet and telecommunication channels.

An example would be publication.

In most cases, an electronic signature is a materialized concept of a complex that includes special programs, capabilities for operating a key certificate and its storage. As a rule, the storage is a flash drive or smart card on which the electronic signature verification key certificate is recorded. It is precisely this that is an electronic autograph, which is produced and issued by a certification center (CA).

The electronic signature verification key certificate contains:

information about the owner of the electronic signature;
individual unique number;
certificate validity period (one year);
name, address and details of the CA that issued and issued the electronic signature.

After a year, the certificate expires and a new one must be purchased.

NOTE! If there can only be one handwritten signature, then the number of electronic signatures that can be issued to one person is unlimited.

In addition to the digital signature enhanced by the electronic signature key, there is also a so-called simple electronic signature - PEP.

Simple electronic signature

This material is devoted to a simple electronic signature (SES), which is used to sign a document in electronic format, when the fact of a visa is confirmed through various identification methods - passwords/codes (Article 5 of Law No. 63-FZ).

As an example of how the PEP works, we can cite the process of using Internet banking for individuals. The user begins logging into the system using his individual login and password, then an additional one-time code is sent to the mobile phone number provided by the user to the bank in advance to complete the login. If during the session the user issues an order to transfer funds from their accounts, an SMS with the code for the transaction will again be sent to the phone. In a similar way it is achieved:

sufficient confidence that it is the bank client who has logged into the Internet banking system (identification);
confirmation that it is the client who wishes to make a money transfer from his account via the Internet (authorization).

The complex of login/password/phone number for control SMS is a simple identifier (confirmation) of the client’s identity and intentions. That is, it can be regarded as his signature on the actions taken.

Procedure for issuing a simple electronic signature key

To obtain a simple electronic signature, you need to go through the registration and identification procedure once in the structure for which this signature will be intended. For example, to register a banking product (account or card) - which means going through client identification at the bank, and then registering in the Internet banking system, creating a permanent login and password to enter the system.

In the same way, but with some nuances, identification occurs to receive PEP on government service websites. For example, to register a personal electronic signature on government services portals, you need to receive a confirmation code for personal identification. There are 3 options for obtaining an identification code:

appear in person at one of the service centers listed on the website (for example, a branch of the Russian Post) with the documents that were specified when creating an account on the government services website;
request sending a registered letter with a code via Russian Post - accordingly, you will receive it using your passport, which will confirm your identity;

IMPORTANT! You cannot receive an identifier for logging into your personal account on the portal by email.tax. ru.

using an existing electronic signature (for example, issued through a certification center).

Businessmen, legal entities and individuals can obtain an electronic digital signature at a certification center. To do this, you must come to the CA, pay the cost of the service and submit a set of necessary documents.

To obtain a key certificate, an organization may need:

application for the production of an electronic signature in the prescribed form;
extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (received less than 1 month ago)
document on state registration of the company and certificate of registration with the Federal Tax Service;
when producing a key certificate for the manager, you will need a copy of the order of appointment to the position, certified by his signature and the company seal;
for a representative of the company - a executed power of attorney regarding the powers of this person;
passport and a copy of the passport of the owner of the electronic signature;
SNILS and a copy of SNILS of the owner of the electronic signature.

NOTE! Even if the digital signature is prepared for the needs of an organization, the actual owner will still be an individual who has the right to sign from the organization.

For An individual entrepreneur needs the following documents:

IP registration document;
certificate of registration with the Federal Tax Service;
an extract from the Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs received no later than 30 days ago;
passport and a copy of the passport of the owner of the digital signature;
SNILS and a copy of SNILS of the owner of the digital signature;
application for the production of an electronic signature.

Individuals provide to the CA:

application for the production of an electronic signature;
passport of the future owner of the digital signature;
SNILS of the future owner of the digital signature.

Precautionary measures

Being an important tool in work, any electronic signature requires serious precautions. According to clause 10.2 of the regulations, approved by order of the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring dated August 16, 2013 No. 223, the owner of the certificate, when working with the electronic signature verification key, must comply with the rules for its storage, not leave it unattended, and ensure confidentiality conditions. For example, if necessary, you should request suspension of the document if there are suspicions about possible unauthorized access to the digital signature. Ignoring the requirements of the regulations may result in losses, the compensation of which the head of the company (if we are talking about an official) can assign to the owner of the signature.

If the EDS is lost (or if unauthorized use of the EDS has become possible), you should immediately contact the CA (or the structure that issued the EDS) and state the need for blocking.

Results

As a replacement for a handwritten signature, digital signature is an indispensable tool that allows enterprises to design convenient document flow, both internal and external. The PEP, drawn up mainly by individuals, can significantly simplify relationships with government agencies, employers, banks or educational institutions. Obtaining a PEP is a simple procedure that takes a minimal amount of time, but greatly expands the capabilities of the user of Internet resources.

Do you need an EDS? Do you want to know how to create an electronic signature for government services? Where and how to get it, saving time on searching for the necessary information? Read a simple and understandable description in which we will tell you how to solve these problems without making mistakes.

Note: There is an opinion that to access your personal account on the government services portal, a key (EDS) is required. This is not entirely true. The attribute (flash drive) is necessary for legal entities, i.e. for individual entrepreneurs, LLCs and other commercial organizations. Individuals only need to pass authorization. Standard registration (receiving an activation code by E-mail) expands access to services and creates a simple electronic signature.

Explanation of abbreviations in the text:

EDS (EDS) – Electronic Digital Signature;
CA – Certification Authority;
NEP – Unqualified Electronic Signature;
CEP – Qualified Electronic Signature;
UEC – Universal Electronic Card;
SNILS – pension insurance certificate (green plastic card);
FTS – Federal Tax Service.

Types of electronic signature

There are three types of EP. The most common one, which we often use, does not have the same levels of information protection as the other two - Enhanced. They differ in status and their scope is not the same. Let's look at their differences:

Simple electronic signature requires the use of a login and password. When accessing services, to confirm the operation, a one-time code may be requested, sent via CMS message or email. We often encounter such types of identification. To do this, you do not need to contact specialized centers.
Strengthened unqualified signature– this attribute not only identifies the sender, but also records changes to the signed document. They receive the UNP from the certification center. The scope of the NEP is limited. State and municipal documents containing secrets cannot be signed with it.
Reinforced qualified electronic signature has the highest degree of protection at the legislative level. Electronic documents are equivalent to paper ones with all the attributes of approval and have the same legal force. The certificate, which is issued along with the key, contains information on its verification. To carry out legally significant transactions, it is necessary to use this key (signature).

To make it easier to distinguish them from each other, let’s draw an analogy with clear paper attributes of personal identification:

a simple electronic signature is equivalent to a badge, if others have used the PC (phone), you are responsible for the consequences;
unqualified EP– it's like a pass in an organization where there is an element of trust between the parties;
qualified EP– passport, gives the right to use all services, is the most significant element of personal identification in legal transactions.

Note:Decide for yourself what type of signature you need, but a qualified electronic signature covers all services provided on the Unified Portal, of which there are slightly less than a thousand. Therefore, further we will talk about its creation and receipt.

Where do you get an electronic signature?

To access all portal services, you must have an enhanced qualified signature. This can be done before registration or after. The second option is preferable, because you will be convinced that digital signature is really necessary for government services.

What needs to be done on the site?

Obtain information about Accredited Certification Centers.
Choose one available to you.
Inquire about the level of service provided and prices for services.
Submit your application.

Note:Some CAs offer the opportunity to undergo training on using electronic signatures, conducting tenders, working with various document extensions, etc.

On the government services portal, you can submit an application to receive an electronic signature in the center you choose. It is possible to first contact the CA and then register using your existing electronic signature (for legal entities this is a prerequisite).

Note:Regardless of the option chosen– You must obtain a qualified electronic signature from the Certification Center. Depending on the degree of secrecy of legally significant transactions, the type of digital signature is selected.

How to create an application for an electronic digital signature for government services?

Let me make a reservation right away: the process of issuing electronic signature keys to both legal entities and individuals is constantly undergoing changes. For example, the widely advertised Rostelecom CA does not work for technical reasons.

The project to obtain a key for free using UEC has been suspended. Perhaps by the time the article is published the situation will change for the better. The question arises: how to create an electronic signature for government services now?

Programs required for electronic operation

For ES attributes to work, you need to install several programs. You can do this yourself. You will need a crypto provider Vipnet CSP and one of two programs for verifying the signature: CryptoARM or Vipnet CryptoFile.

CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in

If the digital signature does not work in some programs, for example, Office or Banking systems, install CryptoPro EDSBrowser plug— in. the possibilities for using and verifying signatures will expand. Or... For the government services website, download the plugin, which is automatically detected on the page: ds-plugin.gosuslugi.ru/plugin/upload/Index.spr

Note:The key is valid for 13 months, so don’t miss out on updating your data. The flash drive is guaranteed for a year– it is also better to replace it. The CA will tell you how to do this in your personal account yourself.

How to get an electronic signature for government services for free?

It is impossible to purchase a qualified electronic signature, which requires a visit to a CA, for free. This mostly applies to legal entities. Individuals can obtain broader powers by registering on the government services website using SNILS.

To understand the need for a particular account, study the information on the page gosuslugi.ru/help/faq#q.

Note: When asked how to get an electronic signature for government services for free, we answer: unfortunately, not at all. You can expand your powers for free, but you have to pay for a digital signature for government services in the form of a flash drive - an electronic token. The price depends on the functionality of the key and the prices of the CA.

Verification of digital signature for public services

To make sure that the digital signature you purchased from the CA is working, go to gosuslugi.ru/pgu/eds. Check the certificate and file handling. This will not cause any difficulties - everything is simple there. As a result, you will receive electronic signature data and a message: Document authenticity confirmed.

Is the electronic signature suitable for other resources?

Unfortunately, the electronic signature key for government services will not be valid, for example, for the Federal Tax Service portal. For tax authorities, a different type of (non-)qualified signature is required. It must contain the TIN data, and sometimes the registered powers of the legal entity. Therefore, for different needs you need to purchase separate keys. This is inconvenient, but they haven’t made a universal type of signature yet.