Legal framework in Ireland
The Electronic Commerce Act 2000 and Regulation (EU) 910/2014 (eIDAS) govern electronic signatures. Section 9 of the 2000 Act establishes that a document cannot be denied legal effect merely for being in electronic form.
Legal framework
Electronic Commerce Act 2000 and eIDAS
What makes a signature valid in Ireland?
For private agreements, a simple or advanced electronic signature is fully valid; the qualified one equals a handwritten signature. Firmiu accompanies every signature with its audit trail.
How to sign documents in Ireland
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 Ireland?
- Yes. The Electronic Commerce Act 2000 and eIDAS grant them full validity.
- Are they valid across the EU?
- Yes. eIDAS guarantees recognition of the signature in all member states.
- Are there exceptions?
- Some acts such as wills are excluded from electronic signing.
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