A GUIDE TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Who are you signing for?

With GoodID Sign you can sign for yourself or on behalf of a company. Choose an advanced (AES) or qualified electronic signature (QES) according to the requirements for your document.

Signing as an individual

You can use either AES or QES. If you need a qualified signature, sign directly in the GoodID app or use the DÁP app.

If you choose DÁP

Transfer the PDF to DÁP, sign it and send the signed copy back to GoodID to continue the workflow.

Signing for a company

If you are authorised to represent the company, you can use an advanced or qualified electronic signature. For a company QES, choose the qualified signing option integrated into the GoodID app.

What to check

Make sure the document identifies the company you represent. DÁP signing is available only for personal use.

EVERYDAY TRANSACTIONS

What does your document require?

AES

Everyday contracts and declarations

An advanced signature may be suitable for a lease, loan, service or employment contract, a non-disclosure agreement or a certificate of completion. Check whether the transaction requires a stricter form.

QES

When stricter rules apply

For a court authorisation, an administrative procedure or a registry filing, check the specific document requirements. Choose QES where a qualified signature is required. Some procedures also accept an advanced signature or seal based on a qualified certificate.

When additional formalities are required

For property transfers, family matters or inheritance, check the formalities with the professional handling the case. Neither AES nor QES alone replaces a required countersignature, notarisation or public instrument.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLES

Electronic signing guide for everyday transactions

These examples are for guidance. Always check with the relevant person or authority which type of electronic signature is acceptable.

AES

Everyday transactions using an advanced electronic signature

Residential lease

“I’m signing a lease with my tenant.”

Amending a lease

“We’re raising the rent, extending the lease or adding another tenant.”

Rent, deposits and handover

“We’re recording the condition of the flat and the handover of the keys.”

Personal loan

“I’m lending someone HUF 500,000 and want to record the repayment terms.”

Service or works agreement

“I’m contracting with a builder, designer, marketer or tradesperson.”

Mandate agreement

“I’m appointing someone to handle administration, give advice or act as an intermediary.”

Consent concerning a property

“As landlord, I consent to the use of the property as a registered office or residential address.”

Non-disclosure agreement

“I’m signing an NDA before a business discussion.”

Quote, order or acceptance of work

“I’m accepting a quote or confirming that the work is complete.”

Employment contract or amendment

“I’m starting a new job or agreeing a change in salary.”

Acknowledging an employer notice

“I’m acknowledging receipt of my job description, a policy or remote-working guidance.”

Sale of movable property

“I’m selling a laptop, phone, piece of furniture or machine.”

Pre-emption, purchase or repurchase rights

“We agree that I’ll have the first opportunity to buy the item later.”

Fiduciary asset management

“I entrust assets to someone else to manage.”

Maintenance or life annuity agreement

“Someone provides care for me, and I make regular payments in return.”

QES

Qualified electronic signatures and stricter document requirements

Power of attorney with full probative force

“I authorise my accountant, lawyer or a family member to act on my behalf.”

Representation in court

“I appoint a lawyer to represent me in a lawsuit.”

Vehicle registration transfer

“I’m selling my car and the buyer wants to register it in their name.”

Acknowledgement of debt

“Someone owes me money and I want them to acknowledge the debt electronically.”

Guarantee

“I’m guaranteeing a family member’s loan or rent.”

Notification of a share transfer

“I’ve bought a stake in a Hungarian limited liability company and need to notify the company.”

Agricultural lease

“I’m leasing out agricultural land or taking it on lease.”

Electronic public instrument

“I use an electronic company extract or an electronic instrument issued by an authority or a notary.”