Legal framework in El Salvador
The Electronic Signature Law (Decree 133 of 2015) distinguishes a simple electronic signature from a certified one. The certified signature has the same validity and evidentiary effects as a handwritten one; the simple one is valid and may serve as supporting evidence.
Legal framework
Electronic Signature Law (Decree 133, 2015)
What makes a signature valid in El Salvador?
For private agreements, a simple electronic signature is valid. Firmiu accompanies every signature with an audit trail that backs its authorship.
How to sign documents in El Salvador
1
Upload your PDF
Upload the document and enter the name and email of the person who must sign.
2
The signer receives a link
They get an email with a unique link and a verification code.
3
Signed document
The PDF is signed with its audit trail, ready to download.
Frequently asked questions
- Are electronic signatures legal in El Salvador?
- Yes. The 2015 Electronic Signature Law recognizes them.
- Difference between simple and certified?
- The certified one equals a handwritten signature for evidentiary effects; the simple one is valid and works as supporting evidence.
- Do they work for contracts?
- Yes, for most agreements between private parties.
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