If the electronic signature is reliable, it has legal effect. A reliable electronic signature must meet the following conditions: 1, and the production data of the electronic signature belongs to the signer at the time of signature; 2. Only controlled by the electronic signer; 3. Any changes to the signature after signing can be found. A reliable electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature or seal. If it is a contract, it shall be signed or sealed by the parties. If it is an electronic contract, it can be signed with a reliable digital signature, which has the same legal effect. Most electronic contract service providers will have cooperative notary offices or judicial authentication institutions. If the parties need it, the electronic contract service provider can send the electronic contract to the judicial authentication institution and the notarization institution for processing, and issue the authentication opinions and notarial documents, which can better enhance the legal effect of the electronic contract. In addition, you can also seek the relevant personnel of the electronic contract service provider to testify in court, and the practitioners will explain the legitimacy, objectivity and professionalism of the platform in court to fully prove the credibility and reliability of this electronic contract service platform.

Article 13 of the Electronic Signature Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall be regarded as a reliable electronic signature if the electronic signature meets the following conditions at the same time: (1) When the electronic signature is used for electronic signature, it belongs exclusively to the electronic signatory; (2) When signing, the electronic signature production data is only controlled by the electronic signer; (3) Any changes to the electronic signature after signature can be found; (4) Any changes to the content and form of the data message after signature can be found. The parties can also choose to use electronic signatures that meet their agreed reliable conditions.

How to register an electronic signature

Electronic signature can be applied in public security organs and third-party electronic contract platforms. Applicants can fill in the application information online first, and go through the examination and approval procedures with the original business license, legal representative's ID card and power of attorney. The third-party electronic contract platform mainly provides electronic contracts, electronic document signing and certificate keeping services for enterprises and individuals, but the signing of electronic contracts needs to involve the use of seals.