An electronic signature (ES) is information in electronic digital form that can be used to identify an individual or legal entity without his personal presence.

In electronic document management, two types of electronic signature are used:

• simple electronic signature;
• enhanced electronic signature (can be qualified or unqualified).

They differ in the degree of protection and scope of application.

2. What is a simple electronic signature?

A simple electronic signature is essentially a combination of login and password, confirmation code by email, SMS, USSD, and the like.

Any document signed in this way is, by default, not equivalent to a paper document signed by hand. This is a kind of statement of intent, which means the party agrees with the terms of the transaction, but does not participate in it.

But if the parties enter into an agreement to recognize an electronic signature as an analogue of a handwritten one personal meeting, then such documents can acquire legal significance. This, for example, happens when you connect an online bank to a credit or debit card. A bank employee identifies you by your passport, and you sign an agreement to connect to online banking. In the future, you use a simple electronic signature, but it has the same legal force as a handwritten one.

3. What is a strong unqualified electronic signature?

A strengthened unqualified electronic signature is two unique sequences of characters that are uniquely related to each other: the electronic signature key and the electronic signature verification key. To form this link, cryptographic information protection tools are used ( Cryptographic information protection tools (CIPF) are tools that allow you to sign digital documents with an electronic signature, as well as encrypt the data they contain, thereby helping to reliably protect them from interference by third parties. CIPF is implemented in the form of software products and technical solutions.

"> CIPF). That is, it is more secure than a simple electronic signature.

The enhanced unqualified signature itself is not an analogue of a handwritten signature. It means that the document has been signed specific person and has not changed since then. But such a signature is usually valid only in conjunction with an agreement to recognize it as handwritten. True, not everywhere, but only in the document flow with the department (organization) with which such an agreement was signed.

4. What is an enhanced qualified electronic signature?

An enhanced qualified electronic signature differs from an enhanced unqualified one in that cryptographic information protection tools (CIPF) certified by the FSB of the Russian Federation are used to generate it. And only a certification center accredited by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation can issue such a signature. In this case, the guarantor of authenticity is the qualified certificate of the electronic signature verification key provided by such a center. The certificate is issued on a USB drive. To use it, in some cases you may need to install additional software.

An enhanced qualified signature is an analogue of a handwritten signature. It can be used everywhere, but to use it with a number of organizations, you need to enter additional information into a qualified electronic signature certificate.

How to get an enhanced qualification electronic signature

To obtain an enhanced qualified electronic signature you will need:

• identification document;
• insurance certificate of compulsory pension insurance (SNILS);
• individual taxpayer number (TIN);
• the main state registration number of the record of state registration of an individual as an individual entrepreneur (if you are an individual entrepreneur);
• an additional set of documents confirming your authority to act on behalf of the legal entity (if you receive the signature of a representative of the legal entity).

The documents must be submitted to an accredited certification center (you can find them in the list or on the map), whose employee, after establishing your identity and checking the documents, will write the certificate and electronic signature keys onto a certified electronic medium - electronic card or flash drive. You can also purchase information cryptographic protection products there.

The cost of the service for providing a certificate and electronic signature keys is determined by the regulations of the accredited certification center and depends, in particular, on the scope of application of the electronic signature.

5. Does an electronic signature have an expiration date?

The validity period of an electronic signature verification key certificate (both qualified and unqualified) depends on the cryptographic information protection tool (CIPF) used and the certification center where the certificate was received.

Typically, the validity period is one year.

Signed documents are valid even after the expiration of the electronic signature verification key certificate.

6. What is ESIA and why is it needed?

The federal state information system “Unified System of Identification and Authorization” (USIA) is a system that allows citizens to interact with authorities online.

Its advantage is that a user who has registered once in the system (on the gosuslugi.ru portal) does not need to go through the registration procedure on government and other resources each time to gain access to any information or service. Also, to use resources that interact with the ESIA, you do not need to additionally identify your identity and equate a simple electronic signature with a handwritten one - this has already been done.

With the development of e-government and electronic document management in general, the number of resources interacting with the Unified Identification and Automation System is growing. Thus, private organizations can also use the ESIA.

Since 2018, a system for remote identification of clients of Russian banks and users of information systems has come into effect, subject to registration in the Unified Identification and Automation System and the citizen providing his biometric data (facial image and voice sample) to a unified biometric system. That is, you can receive banking services without leaving your home.

The portal gosuslugi.ru has several levels account. Using the simplified and standard levels, you sign applications with a simple electronic signature. But to gain access to all services, you need a verified account - for this you need to confirm your identity, that is, equate a simple electronic signature to a handwritten one.

On the website of the Federal Tax Service

Individuals When receiving services through a personal account on the website of the Federal Tax Service, they use an enhanced unqualified signature, equivalent to a handwritten one. A verification key certificate can be obtained in your personal account, but personal identification and equating an electronic signature with a handwritten one occur at the level of entering your personal account: you can log in either using the login and password that are issued during a personal visit to tax office, either using a confirmed account on the gosuslugi.ru portal, or even using an enhanced qualified electronic signature.

But individual entrepreneurs and legal entities may need an enhanced qualified signature to receive services (for example, to register an online cash register).

On the Rosreestr website

Some of Rosreestr’s services (for example, submit an application, make an appointment) can be obtained using a simple electronic signature. But most services are provided to those who have an enhanced qualified electronic signature.

To participate in electronic trading

In order to participate in electronic trading, you need an enhanced qualified electronic signature.

Hello, dear colleague! In this article, we will talk in detail about how to obtain an electronic signature and what is required of you for this. This is most likely not an article, but step-by-step algorithm, in which I tried to answer all the most important questions on this topic. Now I won’t tell you what a digital signature is and why it is needed. I talked about this in some detail in mine. You can go and read it, and then return to study this article. So, let's begin...

Algorithm for obtaining an electronic signature

I decided to start my article with a description of the sequence of steps that you need to complete to obtain an electronic signature.

1. Select which electronic signature (ES) you need.
2. Select Certification Authority (CA).
3. Fill out and send the application to the CA.
4. Receive an invoice and pay it.
5. Provide everything to the CA Required documents(scans).
6. Come to the CA with original documents to receive an electronic signature.

Let us now take you through each step in detail.

Step 1. Selecting an electronic signature

At this stage, you must determine for what purposes and tasks you need an electronic signature. This may be the key for working with EPGU (Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services); key for submitting reports to Rosalkogolregulirovanie, Rosfinmonitoring, Pension Fund, tax authorities, etc.; or a key for working on electronic platforms and participating in electronic auctions.

Step 2. Selecting a Certification Authority

The current list of Certification Centers for obtaining digital signatures is always available on the official website of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Media of the Russian Federation - www.minsvyaz.ru .

To do this you need to go to this site and home page in the “Important” column, find the “Accreditation of certification centers” section.

This format is opened using the program Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet editor. As of May 26, 2015, this list included 361 CAs.

One of such CAs is the Certification Center of Internet Technologies and Communications LLC.

This is the certification center that I know personally and for the quality of whose services I can vouch. Good team, excellent and quality service, use modern technologies, as well as speed of service provision and reasonable prices.

Step 3. Filling out the application

After you have chosen a suitable CA, you need to fill out and submit an application for issuing an electronic signature. This can be done remotely - on the center’s website, or directly in the office.

In this form you need to provide your name, address Email(e-mail), contact phone number and comment: “I need an electronic signature,” and also enter “captcha” - an alphabetic code located to the left of the input field. After that, click on the “Leave a request for digital signature” button.

Within one hour from the moment you submit your application, the center manager will contact you to clarify details and advise you on all your questions.

Step 4. Pay the bill

I think this step will not cause you any difficulties. Pay the invoice and send the supporting document to the CA.

Step 5. Submitting documents to the CA

When submitting an application for the production of an electronic key certificate to the certification center, the applicant must provide the necessary package of documents.

Documents for obtaining digital signature

List of documents for individuals:

— application for issuance of electronic signature;

— insurance certificate of state pension insurance (SNILS).

List of documents for legal entities:

— application for issuance of electronic signature;

— certificate of state registration of a legal entity (OGRN);

— certificate of registration with the tax authority (TIN);

— an extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, valid for no more than six months from the date of its receipt (original or notarized copy);

Note: Requirements for the statute of limitations for statements may differ from one CA to another.

— passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation of the future owner of the electronic signature (copies of the page with photo and page with registration);

— insurance certificate of state pension insurance (SNILS) of the owner of the electronic signature;

If the electronic signature is prepared in the name of the head of the organization, then it is also necessary to provide a document on the appointment of the head with his signature and the seal of the organization;

If the owner of the electronic signature is not the first person, but an employee of the organization (its authorized representative), then it is necessary to provide as part of the documents a power of attorney to transfer powers to such an employee with the signature of the head and the seal of the organization;

If documents are submitted or received an electronic signature not by the owner of the digital signature himself, but by an authorized representative of a legal entity, then it is necessary to provide a power of attorney to transfer functions to him with the signature of the head and the seal of the organization, as well as an identity card (passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation) of such a representative.

List of documents for individual entrepreneurs (IP):

— application for issuance of electronic signature;

— certificate of state registration of individual entrepreneurs;

— certificate of registration with the tax authority (TIN);

— an extract from the Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs, valid for no more than six months from the date of its receipt (original or notarized copy);

Note: Requirements for the statute of limitations for statements may differ from one CA to another.

— passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (copies of the page with photo and page with registration);

— insurance certificate of state pension insurance (SNILS);

If documents are submitted or received an electronic signature not by the owner of the digital signature himself, but by his authorized representative, then it is necessary to provide a power of attorney certified by a notary for this representative.

If the owner of the electronic signature transfers all functions for its receipt to his authorized representative, then the list of required documentation also includes an identity card (passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation) of this authorized representative.

Step 6. Obtaining electronic signature

You can receive an electronic signature at any CA issuing point convenient for you, providing the originals of all necessary documents. The originals will only be needed to verify the information and will then be returned to you.

So you and I have looked at the entire procedure for obtaining an electronic signature; as you can see, there is nothing complicated about it.

How much does an electronic signature cost?

It is quite difficult to accurately answer this question, since the cost of electronic signature depends on the following parameters:

— type and scope of application of electronic signature;

— pricing policy of the CA;

— region of issue of electronic signature.

It is also worth clearly understanding what this cost consists of:

— registration and issue of an electronic key certificate;

— granting rights to work with specialized software;

— issuance software, necessary for working with electronic signatures;

— transfer of the electronic signature carrier protection key;

- technical support.

The price range for issuing an electronic signature for participation in electronic auctions ranges from 5-7 thousand rubles.

Electronic signature production time

The production time for the electronic signature depends entirely on you, i.e. on how quickly the necessary package of documents is prepared and transferred to the CA and payment for this service is made. Someone can receive an electronic digital signature in 1 hour, while for others it can take from several days to one week. But the average time for issuing an electronic digital signature for most CAs is 2-3 business days. The period for preparing an extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities or Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs to the Federal Tax Service is 5 working days. Therefore, make sure to receive it in advance.

Validity period of the digital signature

Keep in mind that the digital signature is valid for exactly 1 year. Those. The digital signature must be reissued every year. You can renew your digital signature at the same CA where you received it, or apply for issue at another CA.

What does an electronic signature look like?

Most of us are accustomed to the fact that an electronic signature looks like an ordinary flash drive. This is the so-called key carrier (ruToken or eToken). Inside, this flash drive consists of a crypto program (CryptoPro CSP), a private key and public key. You can read about this in more detail.

Electronic signature verification

Verifying the authenticity of an electronic signature is quite simple. To do this, you need to follow a simple sequence of actions, which is described in this video tutorial:

Digital signature pin code

Key media or USB keys (eToken, ruToken, ruToken digital signature) are issued with standard passwords (PIN codes) already installed:

- For eToken this password is 1234567890;

- For ruToken And ruToken EDS this is: user – 12345678; administrator – 87654321.

After receiving this key media and installing the drivers on your computer, you can change these PIN codes.

This concludes my article. I hope I was able to answer all your questions. If not, then ask them below in the comments. Like and share information with your friends and colleagues.

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An electronic signature (ED or EDS) is currently often used on the State Services website. It helps to sign any digital documents and is mainly used for the purpose of getting more online services. In our country, every citizen can obtain an electronic signature for the State Services portal. After the user has issued an electronic signature, he will have access to more opportunities when using electronic services and services posted on online portal gosuslugi.ru. Through a single portal, you can significantly speed up the receipt of government services, because there is no need to bring extra papers to government organizations. Citizens can submit applications for services using a single portal at any time convenient for them, and also monitor the status of the department’s decision-making directly on the website.

How can I obtain an electronic signature for public services?

Every citizen can obtain an electronic signature for State Services completely free of charge. The user must pay only for the flash drive; as a rule, its cost does not exceed 500 rubles.

The service is provided when a citizen visits a certification center (CA), where he can directly obtain an electronic signature key for the State Services portal. Full list CA addresses can be found on the websites of the State Services (e-trust.gosuslugi.ru/CA) or the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of Russia (minsvyaz.ru/ru/activity/govservices/certification_authority/). After the flash drive has been received, on the portal it will be possible to use those services that were previously not available and required identification using a signature.

What you need to do to get an EP

To create an electronic signature for State Services, you need to complete the following steps:

1. Fill out an application for a personal electronic signature on the website of the certification center of your choice and indicate the telephone number and email for contact.
2. The center specialist takes the application into consideration, contacts the future owner of the signature and sends a list of documents to the address specified in the application email address. Phys. persons must bring an application for the issuance of a signature, their, and. When receiving an electronic signature, legal entities must provide an application, a certificate of state registration. individual entrepreneur registration, TIN, passport, SNILS and extract from the Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs. Sometimes additional documents may be required. In any case, the final list of required documentation for each citizen will be sent in a letter to the email address specified in the application.
3. After submitting the requested documents, the electronic signature is produced within 1 day.

Types of electronic signature

On this moment it is possible to obtain one of three types of electronic signature for State Services: simple, unqualified or qualified (abbreviated as PEP, NEP or KEP).

A simple electronic signature is used to certify authorship and when maintaining documentation in organizations. It does not give the documentation legal force and does not guarantee that there will be no changes in the papers after signing. The most relevant use of PEP is to enter the State Services portal.

NEP confirms the authorship of the papers and guarantees that the content will not be changed. An unqualified electronic signature is used for the circulation of documentation within a company and for the exchange of documents between other companies with which an agreement has been established and the rules for using this signature have been determined. To create it, cryptographic protection is required to ensure data security.

A qualified EP has all the advantages of an unqualified EP, but it can only be obtained from an accredited CA. The EPC is used when submitting reports to government organizations and for participating in online auctions. CEP cryptoprotection tools are certified by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (for example, CryptoPro CSP). Accordingly, such an electronic signature is a valid analogue of a living signature.

Checking the validity of the electronic signature through State Services

On the State Services website, electronic signature verification is carried out by monitoring the accuracy of the root (self-signed) certificate, which is included in the list of accredited CAs and in the list of trusted CAs of the Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation. You can also check the digital signature on the State Services website by verifying the correctness of the certificate received at an accredited CA.

In the “Select a certificate for verification” column, you need to indicate the document whose electronic signature you want to confirm is correct, and select the “Check” button. Next, information about the reconciliation result will be displayed.

Electronic signature for individuals and legal entities

An individual registers in his personal account on the State Services website using the CEP. The correct certificate for this signature includes the owner’s full name and SNILS number.

Legal entities to receive State Services are also registered using the CEP. In the certificate, the owner indicates an employee who can perform actions on behalf of this legal entity. The citizen's full name, SNILS, full name of the legal entity, address and OGRN (main state registration number) must be indicated.

The validity period of the electronic signature key may vary, but usually the certificate is valid for 1 year.

What can EP be used for?

Citizens who own an electronic signature can use it for the following purposes:

1. Apply for government services via the Internet;
2. Take an active part in public initiatives;
3. Make full use of online services;
4. Send documents to higher educational institutions upon admission;
5. Individuals can quickly apply for loans online;
6. Obtain accreditation for an expert;
7. Send documents for registration of individual entrepreneurs;
8. Persons with individual entrepreneurs can take part in supplies for government agencies;
9. Submit documents in order to obtain a patent.

How to use a digital signature

In order to use the EP, you need:

1. Install a cryptographic information protection tool (CIPF) on your computer or laptop;
2. Install the program for a closed flash drive (eToken, ruToken);
3. Install a user digital signature certificate;
4. Install the certificate of the selected CA.

Typically, using ES does not cause difficulties and does not require special knowledge.

Important! Do not forget to check the validity period of the digital signature through State Services in a timely manner. If a notification appears that you are using an invalid electronic signature tool, you must renew the certificate.

Conclusion

When using an electronic signature on the State Services portal, the user is personally responsible for correct use and is obliged to control the protection of keys from third parties. If there is even the slightest possibility of violating the confidentiality of the signature, the electronic signature user must immediately visit the CA where the certificate was issued.

At the moment, the State Services portal has minor shortcomings regarding electronic signatures, on which preventive work is currently being carried out: not all organizations are ready to work on new program document flow, not every user of the system has complete information about the benefits of using ES. The creators of the State Services portal are interested in making its use as convenient as possible for individuals and legal entities, therefore, they are making every possible effort in this direction.

In multifunctional centers, starting from 2017, you can obtain an electronic (digital) signature key, it is easy to issue an electronic signature for an individual at the MFC, the process does not require much time and money.

Since April 6, 2011, Federal Law No. 63 Federal Law has been in force throughout Russia, regulating the creation and use of such signatures.

It replaced the no longer valid No. 1-FZ. Many people are interested in why an electronic signature is needed and what advantages it provides.

In this review, we will talk about all the legal and everyday nuances associated with obtaining, using and restoring signatures.

In the era of the development of cryptography (encryption), experts created programs whose algorithms generate multi-character complex combinations. To use the system, a bunch of two keys is used - public and private.

The first user forwards to those with whom he plans to exchange confidential data. The second one is used by the owner himself. It allows you to send certificates to other people and authenticate official papers.

Both options are software products that have an expiration date. Upon completion, replacement is required. This is similar to the validity of licenses for antivirus programs, for which the period of use must be extended. This restriction ensures the safety of users.

It is so difficult and expensive to hack and tamper with a file that in the vast majority of cases, attackers simply do not have such resources.

The main scope of application is document authentication for various purposes filled out by individuals (private citizens) or legal entities (enterprises and organizations). We are talking about a complete analogue of a personal painting, which has the same legal force in any authorities.

Types of digital signatures and their differences

Let's move on to a more detailed consideration of the point about what electronic signatures are and how they differ. The first option is a simple email. signature.

It can be used to work on government service websites or used for internal company affairs related to the signing of orders, resolutions, and correspondence.

The sole purpose is to confirm actual authorship. This option has no legal force at the state level.

A more advanced version, which has protection that guarantees authenticity and authorship, is called an unqualified electronic signature.

It can be used for internal and external (according to mutual agreement) document flow. In the manufacture of such software products, new generation cryptographic systems are used.

The most effective and legally recognized is a qualified signature, abbreviated as CES. With its help you can submit tax returns and work with the website Pension Fund, participate in the auction.

The level of protection in this case is maximum, because cryptographic systems used for keys are tested by FSB experts and certified by security authorities.

Using a qualified electronic signature, you limit access to confidential documents and receive protection against theft of important information, incl. industrial espionage.

List of documents for obtaining an electronic digital signature

Some users are not aware of what documents are needed to obtain an electronic signature. The point is that ordinary people, entrepreneurs and company managers will have a different list of required papers.

In the first case, it is enough to write an application, attaching a receipt and a photocopy of your passport certified by a notary. The second one is more difficult:

• Order on the appointment of the head of the enterprise (certified copy);
• Passport of the person submitting the application (original);
• If a third party is submitting the application, a power of attorney in his name is required;
• Charter of the enterprise (certified copy);
• Statement of payment.

The registration procedure is quick. On average, production takes no more than three days from the date of application. Applications are always processed in order of priority, and this happens without any hitches.

Receipt through multifunctional centers

Often people simply do not know where the accredited service for issuing digital signatures is located, and are interested in whether it is possible to obtain an electronic signature through the MFC at their place of residence.

Experts answer that such a possibility really exists. By contacting the municipal services center, any citizen or representative of a legal entity will be able to receive the keys within ten working days from the date of submission of the application. Such services have been provided since 2017.

To register, you need to make an appointment by calling the hotline 88005505030 or come to the department to pick up an electronic queue coupon.

Upon arrival, you will need to write an application according to the sample that will be given to you on the spot. You also need to have your passport and... The service is free for the public.

The procedure is extremely simple. First, you register on the website of the certification center, select a registration service, prepare the above papers, pay for the service in a convenient way (bank, terminal, Visa or MasterCard).

There are several ways to obtain an electronic signature for individuals, and they differ in purpose.

How to make an electronic signature for government services

If you need to use the capabilities of the gosuslugi.ru website, work with the portals of the tax service and Rosreestr, you will need a qualified signature. With its help, a citizen can carry out the following operations:

• Receive or replace a civil or TIN;
• Request information about income, debts, fines from the tax and;
• Receive electronically;
• Check the account in the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation;
• Register or deregister in the city, carry out similar operations with the car;
• Apply to a university in another city;
• Conclude contracts for remote work;
• Participate in the electronic trading system throughout the country;
• Register ;
• Obtain a license, patent.

You can obtain this type of digital signature from certification centers. Cost – 950 rub. To do this you will need to perform the following set of steps:

• Visit the official website of the NCC of the Russian Federation and go through a quick registration procedure;
• In your personal account, indicate where you live and where you want to receive an electronic signature;
• Clarify for what purposes it is planned to be used;
• Request an invoice and pay it in a convenient way;
• Arrive at the pickup location at the specified time with a package of necessary documents.

So you can easily make an individual an electronic signature for government services and other tasks related to official document flow and various registrations. As you can see, there is nothing complicated in this process, and it will take a little time.

Digital signature and distribution of powers

Often the signature belongs to a legal entity - more precisely, the head of a company or business owner. But at the same time, all the main “current” tasks are performed by his deputy, the head of the legal department, or another executive in company.

In this case, a logical question arises - how to issue a power of attorney for the use of an electronic signature by another person? Is such a procedure possible in principle?

Yes, such a possibility is provided for and enshrined in law. In accordance with the Regulations on the use of digital signatures dated December 27, 2012, legal entities have the right to appoint authorized representatives, who, in turn, will use special digital signatures.

An application with a power of attorney is submitted to the certification center (you can download a sample here). After this, the representative will be issued certificates.

Loss of digital signature and procedures related to restoration

Your laptop was stolen or HDD was damaged and cannot be restored. What to do in this case, To How to restore an electronic signature in the prescribed manner? If the key is lost, it cannot be recovered. You will have to apply for a new one.

The essence is the same as during the initial appeal. There is also no difference in timing. You simply repeat the previously completed procedure. Warn everyone about such changes. Use backup storage options such as portable flash drives to avoid unnecessary hassle.

If necessary, you can use the help of specialists who will help you quickly and competently collect all the necessary documents and issue or restore electronic digital signature in the shortest possible time.

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:

1. 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. WITH similar types identification is encountered frequently. To do this, you do not need to contact specialized centers.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. a simple electronic signature is equivalent to a badge, if others have used the PC (phone), you are responsible for the consequences;
2. unqualified EP– it's like a pass in an organization where there is an element of trust between the parties;
3. 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?

1. Obtain information about Accredited Certification Centers.
2. Select the one available to you.
3. Inquire about the level of service provided and prices for services.
4. 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 better side. 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. Tax authorities need a different type of (non-) qualified signature. 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.