Since the creation of the DigiDoc software, all ID-card or/and mobile-ID, Smart-ID holders have been provided with a certain number of free digital signatures per month for their personal use. The number of free signatures provided in DigiDoc applications is based on the principle of reasonable use and was ten signatures per month for a long time. Due to the changed behavior of people, this limit has been multiplied. The new number of free signatures is in line with real usage and is sufficient for normal use. Only digital signatures given using DigiDoc4 and the RIA DigiDoc mobile application, i.e. signatures given to documents, are subject to the restriction. Signatures given in e-services (internet banking, eesti.ee, etc.) are not limited.
The limit is applied on the basis of the IP address of the user’s computer when signing with an ID card, and the personal code in the case of Smart-ID and Mobile-ID. A certain number of digital signatures per month is provided for each signing method.
In order to use DigiDoc4 and RIA DigiDoc for business purposes, you need to do the following:
1. TIMESTAMP
When installing the software, access to the timestamp service via RIA-s proxy service, designed only for regular use, is automatically configured. For business purposes:
- you need to use timestamps of timestamp service providers compliant with the eIDAS requirements (you can find an overview of service providers here). One of the service providers in Estonia is, for example, SK ID Solutions AS;
- RIA mediates the timestamp service to government sector institutions (EE) and to use it, you need to conclude a cooperation agreement with the Information System Authority. To do so, send your request by e-mail to [email protected].
You can find a manual for configuring the timestamp service here.
What is a timestamp?
- Timestamps are used in many areas, including digital signatures, to prove the existence of a document and signature at a specific moment. Without access to the timestamp service, giving digital signatures via the ID-software is not possible.
- A timestamp is like an envelope that contains data and on which is a ‘seal’ showing the time when the data was put into the envelope. For changing the data, you need to break the seal, which enables making sure whether the data has been changed. The timestamp is used for digital signatures in the same way.
2. VALIDITY CONFIRMATION SERVICE
The free access AIA OCSP service (aia.sk.ee) is used in DigiDoc4 and the RIA DigiDoc mobile application.
What is Validation Service?
- The validation service is used to check the validity of the certificate in real time, which ensures the use of the most secure certificate for personal identification or digital signing.
- The validation service automatically adds an electronic mark to the given digital signature, which defines the time of signing and shows that the certificate used to sign was valid at that moment.
3. MOBILE-ID
When installing the software, access to the mobile-ID service is configured automatically via the Information System Authority’s mediation service, which is only intended for regular use. For business purposes:
- You need to conclude a direct contract for using the mobile-ID service with the service provider SK ID Solutions AS, who will issue an access identifier for you and enable access to the mobile-ID service for your company’s IP address. ID-software can also be used on the basis of an existing contract.
You can find a manual for configuring access here.
NB! Be sure to review “Additional information”.
What is mobile-ID?
- Mobile-ID is your digital personal identification document – it is located in your phone and is always with you.
- With mobile-ID, you can enter e-environments, make payments, conclude transactions, give digital signatures, and vote in the elections. In addition, you can enter different applications – for example, you can make bank transactions conveniently from your smart device wherever you are. Mobile-ID helps you take care of private as well as business matters.
4. SMART-ID
When installing the software, access to the Smart-ID service is configured automatically via the Information System Authority’s mediation service, which is only intended for regular use for people with an Estonian personal identification code. For business purposes or with a Latvian and Lithuanian personal identification code in ID-software using Smart-ID, you need to:
- conclude a contract for using the Smart-ID service with the service provider SK ID Solutions AS, who will issue an access identifier for you and enable access to the Smart-ID service for your company’s IP address. ID-software can also be used on the basis of an existing contract.
You can find a manual for configuring access here.
NB! Be sure to review “Additional information”.
What is Smart-ID?
- Smart-ID is an identification solution. Using the Smart-ID application is a simple and secure.
- With Smart-ID, you can enter e-services and your Internet bank, sign documents, and confirm transactions.
Additional information
To sign with an ID card in DigiDoc4 and the RIA DigiDoc mobile application, both a time stamp and a validity confirmation service are always required. When signing with Mobile ID and Smart ID, you also need Mobile ID and Smart ID service.
