The ID-card is a primary personal identification document

• The ID-card is valid everywhere in Estonia. According to the law, no other document can be required for the purposes of personal identification in lieu of the ID-card.
• The ID-card can be used for using Internet-based services provided by the state as well as by several private enterprises.
• The ID-card can be used for issuing digital signatures. The use of digital signatures and electronic documents is more convenient and less expensive than paper-based transactions.
• The ID-card provides you with a personal @eesti.ee e-mail address that constitutes an easy and convenient way for state institutions, companies and other interested parties to communicate with you.
• The ID-card is the most straightforward, convenient and safe way of self defence for users of Internet banking systems and other web-based services.
• Simple safety rules must be followed when using the ID-card.

Viimati uuendatud: 02.11.2007