How do I know if my pdf has a digital signature?

You can check if a PDF document has a digital signature by looking for a “Signature Panel” or “Signatures” section in the PDF document’s navigation pane.

How do I create a digital signature for a PDF without Adobe?

You can create a digital signature for a PDF without Adobe using other digital signature applications such as Mekari Sign. Here are the steps to create a digital signature for a PDF: Visit the Mekari Sign website at mekarisign.com using your browser. Login if you already have an account. If not, click on Schedule Demo to have our team assist you in creating an account. A popup will briefly explain Mekari Sign’s features, such as the KOMINFO-accredited electronic signature , PERURI’s eMeterai , electronic stamp, and e-Contract . Click on Get started . A popup called Let’s take a tour will briefly explain Mekari Sign’s features. You can click on Skip or Take a tour . If you click Skip , you will be directed to the dashboard. Here, you can upload the PDF document you want to sign by clicking Upload Document or the + button on your phone. Click on the box provided to upload the document from your device, then click Next . Next, you must add the parties who will sign the document. Fill in their names and email addresses in the available fields and select Needs to Sign under Type . If you want to include yourself as one of the signatories, click Add me as the signer . Or, if you want to add another party, click on Add another signer . When done, click on Next . Then, customize the signature for each party, including its position, name, date, and so on. To do so, click and drag the options at the bottom of the screen onto your document. When setting up all parties’ signatures, click Nex t to continue. Double-check that all parties’ names and email addresses are correct. If so, click Send Document to send the document to the relevant parties.

Is digital signature legal?

Yes, digital signatures are legal and have legal validity and consequences, but they can be vulnerable to forgery. Certified electronic signatures provide higher levels of security and legal bindingness than digital signatures.

Can digital signatures be used in Indonesia?

As regulated in the Information and Electronic Transactions Law, electronic signatures have legal validity and consequences. The law also specifies several requirements for their validity, including: The signature owner only knows the signature creation data. Only the signature owner is authorized to use the electronic signature. All changes made after the signature creation can be detected. All changes related to the electronic information associated with the electronic signature can be detected. There is a way to identify the signature owner. Verifying that the signature owner has agreed to the related electronic information is possible.

Can digital signatures be forged?

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Q: What is the difference between digital signature and electronic signature?

The difference between a digital signature and an electronic signature is that digital signatures have special encryption to verify the signatory with the same certainty as certified electronic signatures. This makes them more secure and legally binding.

Q: What are the benefits of digital signatures?

Digital signatures can shorten the time and reduce administrative costs. Digital signatures are legally binding and securely handled. Digital signatures can improve business operational efficiency.

Easy to upload documents and sign with authorized digital signature, anytime and anywhere. Say goodbye to the old ways and get work done faster.

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Bulk digital signature that are more practical
Detailed document audit trails
Supports various document formats

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4 easy steps to create digital signature

step 1: upload your document

step 2: draw your signature

step 3: set up signer's information

step 4: ready to send the documents

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Certificate & acknowledgment

Mekari Sign complies with legal requirements for secured digital signatures

ISO IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System

Audited annually on information security management

Certificate NO: IS 656453

Ministry of Homeland Affairs

Cooperation Agreement with Directorate General of Population & Civil Registration

PKS Dukcapil No 119/6959/ Dukcapil as a partner of PT Tilaka Nusa Teknologi

The Indonesian National Mint

Official Peruri partner and registered distributor for eMeterai

Directorate General of Taxes

Under the auspices of Mekari, registered and supervised by DGT

Legal: KEP-545/PJ/2022 tanggal 21 November 2022

Ministry of ICT

Registered as a Domestic Electronic System Operator (PSE)

Certified PSrE

Penyelenggara Sertifikasi Elektronik

Sub CA kominfo SK No 423 Tahun 2021 as a partner of PT Tilaka Nusa Teknologi

What are the benefits of digital signatures?

Here are some benefits you'll get by using digital signatures, rather than the conventional wet signatures:

1. Legally acknowledged

Legally acknowledged

Mekari Sign's digital signature is in compliance with KOMINFO and has collaborated with Tilaka for PSrE certification. So, digital signatures are guaranteed valid and protected by Indonesian law.

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2. Reduce costs

Reduce costs

With the digital signature, you don't need to print hundreds of pages of paperwork, scan the documents, or send them with expedition services.

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3. Saves time

Saves time

All parties can sign their documents easily anywhere within minutes, without limitations. So, you don't need to wait for days for the documents to be sent via expedition.

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4. Higher security

Higher security

Say goodbye to document and signature forgery, since the signatures are sent directly to the parties personally. Mekari Sign is equipped with a cloud server to ensure the security of your documents

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5. Increase productivity

Increase productivity

No need to wait long for approval and get more work done in a matter of minutes. In addition, digital signatures are also applicable for various document formats such as PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, and others.

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Legally acknowledged

Mekari Sign's digital signature is in compliance with KOMINFO and has collaborated with Tilaka for PSrE certification. So, digital signatures are guaranteed valid and protected by Indonesian law.

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Reduce costs

With the digital signature, you don't need to print hundreds of pages of paperwork, scan the documents, or send them with expedition services.

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Saves time

All parties can sign their documents easily anywhere within minutes, without limitations. So, you don't need to wait for days for the documents to be sent via expedition.

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Higher security

Say goodbye to document and signature forgery, since the signatures are sent directly to the parties personally. Mekari Sign is equipped with a cloud server to ensure the security of your documents

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Increase productivity

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Valid digital signatures in reference to UU No. 11 of 2008

According to UU No. 11 of 2008, a digital signature is a signature consisting of electronic information attached to other electronic information which is used as a verification and authentication tool.

The validity of digital signatures is also regulated in UU No. 11 of 2008 so that digital signatures can be valid evidence in the eyes of Indonesian law.

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Benefits of using digital signatures from Mekari Sign

PSrE-certified online signature with high legal force
A detailed audit trail keeping lists of changes that occurred to the document
Accurate and consistent real-time notifications
DUKCAPIL eKYC process for identity verification

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How the digital signature works?

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The difference between digital signature and electronic signature

	Digital Signature	Electronic Signature
Creation process	The process of creating a digital signature is much more complex, since it uses an asymmetric cryptographic method.	The creation processes vary. For example, by scanning a drown signature from paper.
Identity validation	You can validate it easily using an Electronic Certificate.	Unable to validate the accurate and righteous owner.
Legal force	Certified electronic signatures can be used as electronic evidence in Indonesian courts.	Has weak legal force because the validity of his identity cannot be proven.
Function or usage	Functions as a more accurate and reliable signer's identification.	Ability to identify own personal data that does not require legal force or proof of individual legitimacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is digital signature?

Digital signature is a mathematical scheme for verifying the authenticity of digital messages or documents. A valid digital signature on a message gives a recipient confidence that the message came from a sender known to the recipient. The entire digital signature process is done without face-to-face interaction.

You can use digital signature to sign important documents such as sales contract, non-disclosure agreement, and many more. Digital signature comply with digital certified or regulation around the world and provide the highest level of identity assurance when dealing with electronic documents.

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1. Mekari Sign

Currently, there are many digital signature providers worldwide, and one of the best and most certified digital signature applications in Indonesia is Mekari Sign.

In addition to providing signature features, Mekari Sign’s digital signature application also provides electronic contract, eMeterai, audit trail, and online stamp (coming soon) features in one platform. User security is a top priority, ensuring important documents are securely stored and accessible anytime.

Key Features: Document management with an automatic reminder feature, cloud storage system, audit trail, official Peruri electronic stamp, and integrated control dashboard

Developer: PT Mekari Identitas Digital

Website: https://mekarisign.com/en/

2. CreateMySignature

CreateMySignature’s attractive yet simple user interface is one of its strengths as a digital signature maker application. Online document signing can be tried for free and downloaded immediately.

Key Features: Transparent signature, direct signature without an account, simple and easy-to-use interface, and supports various formats

Developer: PandaDoc

Website: https://createmysignature.com/

3. Just-Sign

The uniqueness of the Just-Sign application is its main feature of the email signature, which allows users to sign documents via email. Just-Sign provides signature templates on the website so users can sign documents instantly.

Key Features: Email signature, signature templates

Developer: Just-Sign

Website: https://just-sign.com/

4. SignWell

The full features provided by SignWell are suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. The main advantage offered by SignWell is that documents are protected by SSL certification.

Key Features: Signature for multiple users, instant template for speeding up the signature process, and SSL certification

Developer: SignWell

Website: https://www.signwell.com/

5. SignHero

Not only focused on providing digital signature services, SignHero offers integration features with APIs. This feature makes it easier for users to perform various business activities on one platform.

Key Features: Audit trail, API integration

Developer: Avaintec

Website: https://signhero.io/

According eIDAS Regulation, there are three types of digital signature: simple digital signature, advanced digital signature and qualified digital signature.

Simple Digital Signature

A digital signature is defined as “data in electronic form which is attached to or logically associated with other data in electronic form and which is used by the signatory to sign”. As simple as writing your name under an e-mail might constitute an electronic signature.

Advanced Digital Signature

An advanced digital signature is a signature which is additionally:

uniquely linked to and capable of identifying the signatory;
created in a way that allows the signatory to retain control;
linked to the document in a way that any subsequent change of the data is detectable.

Qualified Digital Signatures

A qualified digital signature is an advanced digital signature which is additionally:

created by a qualified signature creation device;
and is based on a qualified certificate for electronic signatures.

Qualified certificates for digital signatures are provided by (public and private) providers which have been granted a qualified status by a national competent authority as indicated in the national ‘trusted lists’ of the state. Many providers of qualified certificates will deliver the corresponding private key on a qualified signature creation device.

Here are the basic components of a digital signature:

Software with the ability to hash the data into algorithms.
Use of a public key that is available to other users that need access to the information.
Use of a private key.

Because the digital signature can confirm the integrity of the message. This ensures that the information originated from the signer and was not altered.

Yes, digital signature is legal, trusted, and enforceable in many countries around the world. Especially if you use certified digital signature provider such as Mekari Sign, which makes your signature more secure and have strong legal acknowledgement.

As long as your digital certificate is valid with your private key kept secure, your digital signature cannot be forged. So there’s a possibility, but very, very small. Digital signatures are equipped with many layers of advanced security and authentication.