Legal framework in Portugal
The eIDAS Regulation (EU) 910/2014 and Decree-Law 12/2021 govern electronic signatures. The qualified signature has evidentiary value equivalent to a document with a notary-recognized signature, under article 376 of the Civil Code.
Legal framework
eIDAS and Decree-Law 12/2021
What makes a signature valid in Portugal?
For most private agreements a simple or advanced signature is enough; the qualified one grants maximum evidentiary value. Firmiu accompanies every signature with its audit trail.
How to sign documents in Portugal
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 Portugal?
- Yes. eIDAS and Decree-Law 12/2021 grant them full validity.
- Does the qualified signature count like before a notary?
- In evidentiary terms, it equals a notary-recognized signature (Civil Code art. 376).
- Do they work across the EU?
- Yes, eIDAS guarantees recognition in all member states.
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