Swisscom Sign –
your electronic signature
Sign without a pen and paper: in the digital world, the qualified electronic signature (QES) is replacing the handwritten signature. With the QES, you are able to sign documents online at any time and from anywhere.
Your benefits with Swisscom Sign
- Fast and convenient from anywhere
- Available at any time on your computer or mobile phone with scan function
- Fully digital
- Co-sign with others
- Legally equivalent to a handwritten signature
- Valid in Switzerland and Europe
Free of charge for non-commercial use
2.40 per signature for commercial use
Free registration
Sign electronic documents easily
Signing rental agreements
Conclude rental and employment contracts digitally without having to be at the physical location.
Making an entry in the commercial register
Official registrations can be submitted online, thus avoiding queues at the counter.
Opening a bank account
Once you have identified yourself digitally, you can open accounts online and take out insurance.
How it works
- Register once at sign.swisscom.ch(opens in new tab)
- Upload document to sign.swisscom.ch(opens in new tab) or the My Swisscom app
- Invite other people to sign if required
- Sign the document via the My Swisscom app
- Download the signed document
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a qualified electronic signature (QES)?
Swisscom Sign is more than a digital signature. The qualified electronic signature (QES) is equivalent to a handwritten signature under Swiss law and is valid within the entire jurisdiction of Switzerland. With a QES, you can sign documents electronically, with legal effect, which would previously have been signed by hand (simple written form).
If you need to sign a document that falls under European jurisdiction, please choose our eIDAS-compliant QES.
What are the requirements for using Swisscom Sign?
To be able to digitally sign your documents with Swisscom Sign, you will need:
- A Smartphone
- My Swisscom App(opens in new tab)
- Successful identity check with a valid identification document
How does co-signing work?
You can invite someone to co-sign a document. It’s simple:
- Position the signature field for the person to sign the document.
- Pay for the additional signature in the case of commercial use.
- The invited person will receive an e-mail with the link to our website. They then scan the QR code with their smartphone and access the document.
- If the invited person is not yet registered, they will first need to verify their identity using their valid identification document.
- The invitee signs the document.
- You will receive a confirmation e-mail that the signing process has been completed and that the document is ready for download.
Where can I subsequently view the signed document?
Your signed documents will be automatically deleted after the signing process is completed (30 days). You should therefore download the document and save it to your device or the cloud before this.
If you have been invited to sign a document, you can download the signed document again within 30 days. To do this, click on the link you received by e-mail.
How can I verify the authenticity of an electronic signature?
On this Swiss Confederation web page, you can upload a document and check for free whether the qualified electronic signature is valid.
Can I use Swisscom Sign directly in Microsoft Office and Google Docs?
Swisscom Sign cannot yet be used in Microsoft Office or Google Docs. Such an offer is currently being developed.
What e-signature solution is available for business customers?
There will soon be a dedicated Swisscom Sign service for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
For more complex or specific projects, Swisscom Trust Services has a selection of services for Switzerland and Europe.
Is my scanned handwritten signature legally valid?
A scanned signature does not meet the requirements for a qualified electronic signature. So if you sign on a piece of paper, scan it and use it digitally, it is not legally equivalent to your handwritten signature, because it is easy to fake or reproduce.
Where can I get in touch if I have questions about Swisscom Sign?
If you have a support enquiry, you can contact the professionals at My Service (Freephone 0800 822 830). If a service is obtained without a subscription, the service costs CHF 40.–/15min.
You can find the My Service subscriptions here.(opens in new tab)