Accelerate document authentication securely and efficiently with eMeterai

Yes, eMeterai is legally valid in Indonesia. Its use is mandated and recognized under Indonesian law, primarily:

• Law No. 10 of 2020 concerning Stamp Duty (UU Bea Meterai).
• Government Regulation (PP) No. 86 of 2021 concerning the Procurement, Management, and Sale of Stamps.
• Various Minister of Finance Regulations (PMK), such as PMK No. 134/PMK.03/2021.

These regulations stipulate that documents affixed with a valid eMeterai are legally binding and can be used as evidence in court.

Using eMeterai offers several advantages over physical meterai:

• Practicality and Efficiency: eMeterai can be purchased and affixed online anytime, anywhere, without needing to print documents or manually apply a physical stamp. This speeds up administrative processes.
• Cost and Time Savings: Reduces costs associated with printing, purchasing physical stamps, and mailing documents. It also saves time spent on these manual processes.
• Security: eMeterai comes with digital security features (like unique codes and QR codes for verification) that make it harder to forge compared to physical stamps.
• Accessibility: Easily accessible as long as you have an internet connection.
• Environmentally Friendly: Reduces paper consumption and the environmental impact associated with the production and distribution of physical stamps.
• Easy Integration: Can be integrated into digital workflows, especially with APIs.

You generally need to use an eMeterai for electronic documents that are subject to stamp duty under Indonesian law. These include (but are not limited to):

• Agreements and Contracts: Including employment contracts, sales agreements, lease agreements, loan agreements, etc.
• Deeds: Notarial deeds and deeds made by Land Deed Officials (PPAT), along with their copies and excerpts.
• Statements and Declarations: Such as letters of statement, letters of undertaking, etc.
• Financial Documents: Documents stating a sum of money with a nominal value of more than IDR 5,000,000 that mention the receipt of money or acknowledge debt settlement.
• Valuable Papers/Securities: Including stocks, bonds, checks, promissory notes.
• Auction Documents.
• Documents Used as Evidence in Court.

eMeterai in Indonesia is officially issued by Perum Peruri (Perusahaan Umum Percetakan Uang Republik Indonesia), which is the Indonesian State Printing and Minting Corporation. Peruri is responsible for creating and ensuring the authenticity of eMeterai. Distribution to the public is done through Peruri itself and appointed official distributors like Mekari Sign.

To buy eMeterai on Mekari Sign, you generally follow these steps (based on information from Mekari Sign’s help center):

• Log in to your Mekari Sign account.
• Navigate to the “eMeterai” menu.
• Click on “Buy eMeterai.”
• Enter the quantity of eMeterai you wish to purchase (Mekari Sign states eMeterai is sold at IDR 10,000 with a minimum purchase of 3 pieces).
• Click “Pay now” and you will be directed to a payment page.
• Select your preferred payment method and complete the payment process.
• Once the purchase is successful, your eMeterai balance in Mekari Sign will be updated.
• You can view your purchase history in the “Purchase History” tab.

The process of affixing an eMeterai using Mekari Sign typically involves:

• Log in to your Mekari Sign account.
• Upload the document (usually PDF, though Mekari Sign may support other formats like DOC, JPG for initial upload which then get processed).
• If you are sending the document for signing, add the recipient(s) and define their roles.
• When you or the designated signer is on the signing page, there will be an option or a designated area to add the eMeterai.
• Click on the area or option to place the eMeterai.
• You will need to have an eMeterai quota available in your account.
• After placing the eMeterai (and any digital signatures, if applicable), you complete the process (e.g., click “Finish” or “Submit”).
• The document with the eMeterai (and signature) affixed can then be downloaded or will be stored in your Mekari Sign account.

Yes, you can typically use Mekari Sign’s eMeterai in conjunction with a digital signature. Mekari Sign is a platform that provides both eSignature and eMeterai services. Affixing both an eMeterai (for stamp duty payment) and a digital signature (for signer identity verification and document integrity) is a common and recommended practice for many legally binding electronic documents in Indonesia.

Mekari Sign ensures the authenticity and security of its eMeterai through several measures:

• Official Partnership with Peruri: Mekari Sign is an official partner of Perum Peruri for the distribution of eMeterai. This means the eMeterai provided through Mekari Sign is genuine and sourced directly from the official issuer.
• Compliance with Regulations: Mekari Sign states that its eMeterai services comply with Indonesian laws (like UU No. 10 Tahun 2020).
• Digital Security Features: The eMeterai itself has inherent security features from Peruri (unique codes, QR codes for verification, digital certificates). Mekari Sign’s platform facilitates the secure application of these official eMeterai.
• Platform Security: Mekari Sign implements security measures for its platform, such as:
  • ISO 27001 Certification: This indicates adherence to international standards for information security management.
  • Registration as a PSrE (Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik) with Komdigi: This means they are recognized by the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics.
  • Encryption: Data, including documents, is typically protected with encryption both in transit and at rest.
• Audit Trails: The platform usually maintains an audit trail of document activities, including when an eMeterai is affixed.
• Verification: Users can typically verify the authenticity of an eMeterai affixed through Mekari Sign using Peruri’s official verification channels (e.g., by scanning the QR code on the eMeterai or using Peruri’s validation portal).