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Starting November 17, 2025, the Police and Border Guard Board will begin issuing new ID-cards
Starting November 17, 2025, the Police and Border Guard Board will begin issuing ID-cards with a completely new design and updated technical solution. Below is the most important information you need to know about the…
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ID software is ready for the arrival of the new ID card
Today, 10 November, the Information System Authority (RIA) released a new version of ID software, 25.10, which supports the new ID card that will be introduced in the second half of November. The new ID…
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Service providers need to prepare their IT systems for the arrival of new ID cards
New ID cards will be introduced on 17 November 2025, when Thales will take over the production of ID cards from the current manufacturer, IDEMIA. The Information System Authority (RIA) reminds service providers that their…
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Let’s create a more user-friendly id.ee website together!
We are updating the id.ee website to make it more valuable for our users. We invite everyone who would like to share their experiences using the id.ee website to fill out a questionnaire. The questionnaire…
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The Firefox web browser may experience problems with ID card authentication
The Information System Authority (RIA) is aware that the Firefox web browser may experience problems with ID card authentication on Windows computers. In some cases, the web browser closes when the certificate selection window opens.…
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RIA DigiDoc Android mobile application had a generational update
The Information System Authority (RIA) has completed the new version 3.0.0 of RIA DigiDoc for Android devices. This is a generational update – the application is based on a modern technology platform, while retaining the…
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RIA recommends users update their ID-software version
Today, 20 August, the Information System Authority (RIA) released a new version 25.8 of the ID-software to ensure the functioning of the systems and to upgrade security features. All users are advised to update their…
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RIA updated the ID software version
Today, on 20 June, the Information System Authority (RIA) released the new version 25.5 of the ID software, which adds support for new cards. At the beginning of July 2025, IDEMIA, the current Estonian card…
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Microsoft will end support for Windows 10
Microsoft will end official support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that date, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, new features, or technical support. In this article, we will provide an…
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Digital signing on a smartphone is now even more convenient
The new version 2.7.0 of the RIA DigiDoc mobile application has been updated with existing features and the addition of the ability to sign with an ID-card using NFC technology. This update makes signing significantly more convenient and contactless for users, providing an alternative to signing with a card reader.
