Legal framework in France
The eIDAS Regulation (EU) 910/2014 and articles 1366 and 1367 of the Civil Code govern electronic signatures. Article 1366 equates the electronic document with paper when the signer is identified and integrity is guaranteed.
Legal framework
eIDAS and the Civil Code (arts. 1366-1367)
What makes a signature valid in France?
Reliability is presumed automatically for the qualified signature; for simple and advanced ones, the judge assesses it based on evidence. Firmiu provides the audit trail that backs authorship and integrity.
How to sign documents in France
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 France?
- Yes. eIDAS and Civil Code articles 1366-1367 grant them full validity.
- Do they carry the same value as a handwritten signature?
- Yes, when based on a reliable process that identifies the signer.
- Do they work across the EU?
- Yes, eIDAS guarantees recognition in all member states.
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