Ukrainians can receive various types of services online in public and private institutions. This can be done using a qualifying electronic signature (QES). The Main Directorate of the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) in the Volyn region told how to obtain a CEP and why it is needed.

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What is an electronic signature.

The PFU explained that an electronic signature is a digital analogue of a handwritten physical signature, a certain set of data that is attached to an electronic document and certifies that you signed it.

According to the Law on Electronic Trust Services, an electronic signature is electronic data that is added to or logically linked to other electronic data and is used as a means of signing.

" In Ukraine, only a qualified electronic signature (CES) has full legal force,” the message says..

The Foundation added that the electronic signature does not have a graphical appearance, like a regular signature, and exists in the form of encrypted files (. dat. p7s,. asice,. pfx etc. ), which are attached to the document or embedded in it when signing.

“It is created using special software and a personal key, which is stored on a secure medium - a token, flash drive, smart card or in the cloud,” the message says..

What is the difference between EDS and EDS?.

The PFU explained what the difference is between CEP and EDS:.

EDS (electronic digital signature): used for personal identification.

UES (advanced electronic signature): has a medium level of security, it cannot always be used to sign documents on all platforms.

CES (qualified electronic signature): has the highest level of security and is equivalent to a handwritten signature, complies with the European eIDAS regulation and has full legal force.

How to get an electronic signature.

You should start by choosing a qualified electronic trust service provider or a convenient service. from qualified providers of electronic trust services (list at link).

The Foundation explained that it is not necessary to pay to receive an electronic digital signature.

" Paid services are offered only by private accredited centers,” the message says..

So, you can get an electronic signature through:.

ACSC: Select a center (for example, ISD State Tax Service) \u003e Read the terms and conditions on the website \u003e Prepare documents \u003e Submit an application \u003e Receive a key;

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What documents are needed to obtain an electronic signature?.

To obtain an electronic signature, you must have the following documents:.

individual: passport, RNOKPP;

Individual entrepreneur: passport, RNOCKPP, extract from the Unified State Register.

legal entity: extract from the Unified State Register, charter, order, passport of the authorized person, power of attorney.

The PFU explained that usually the CEP is issued for a period of up to two years, depending on the ACSC. After the expiration date, it requires updating.

Let us remind you how to log in to the PFU portal using the CEP.