What is ValidSign and how does it work?

ValidSign is a European electronic signature platform that allows users to securely sign documents digitally. It supports Simple (SES), Advanced (AES) and Qualified (QES) signatures, ensuring full eIDAS compliance.

Is ValidSign legally binding in the EU?

Yes, ValidSign fully complies with EU eIDAS regulation. All signatures are legally binding across all EU member states. ValidSign is ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 certified.

Can I use ValidSign to sign documents online?

Yes, ValidSign enables signing documents online from any device. Send documents for signature via email, sign with SMS or bank verification, and track progress in real time.

What types of documents can I sign with ValidSign?

ValidSign supports contracts, agreements, HR documents, procurement orders, legal documents, financial forms, and any PDF or Word document.

How secure is the ValidSign electronic signature platform?

ValidSign uses end-to-end encryption, stores all data in EU data centres, and provides tamper-proof audit trails. It is ISO 27001, ISO 9001, NEN 7510, and eIDAS certified with 99.98% uptime.

How does ValidSign compare to other e-signature platforms?

ValidSign is Europe's leading alternative to DocuSign with full EU data sovereignty, all eIDAS signature levels, 200+ integrations, and dedicated Dutch support. Unlike US-based platforms, all data stays in EU data centres.

Comparison

ValidSign: the complete Dutch alternative to SignRequest

Both ValidSign and SignRequest have Dutch roots, but after the Box acquisition, SignRequest's data flows through US infrastructure. ValidSign remains fully EU-based with native support for DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN, and qualified electronic signatures.

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EU data & ownership

Full QES

Data residency

EU data centers only

GDPR

Authentication

DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN

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Key differences at a glance

Fully EU-Owned & Hosted

ValidSign is headquartered in the Netherlands with all data stored in EU data centers. SignRequest was founded in Amsterdam but was acquired by Box (USA) in 2021, and its infrastructure now runs on Box's US-based platform.

Qualified Electronic Signatures

ValidSign supports all three eIDAS levels: SES, AES, and QES (Qualified Electronic Signatures) via PKIoverheid. SignRequest supports SES and AES but does not offer qualified signatures.

Dutch Government Integration

ValidSign natively integrates with DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN, and PKIoverheid for Dutch government and regulated sector use. SignRequest does not offer these Dutch-specific identity verification methods.

Detailed feature comparison

See how ValidSign and SignRequest compare across key capabilities

Feature	ValidSign	SignRequest
Headquartered	Netherlands	Netherlands (owned by Box, USA)
Data storage	EU only	Box infrastructure (US)
eIDAS compliance	Full SES/AES/QES	SES/AES
DigiD integration
eHerkenning
iDIN (Dutch bank ID)
PKIoverheid certificates
Qualified signatures (QES)
Local implementation partners	80+ in Benelux	Limited
Enterprise features	SSO, multi-entity	Basic

Why Dutch organizations choose ValidSign over SignRequest

Since SignRequest's acquisition by Box, its infrastructure runs on US-based Box platform. ValidSign keeps all data exclusively in EU data centers, ensuring full GDPR compliance without cross-border data transfers.

Switching from SignRequest is easy

Our onboarding team guides you every step of the way to get started with ValidSign.

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We assess your signing needs and design the ideal ValidSign setup for your organization.

Configure

Our team sets up your templates, workflows, and integrations in ValidSign.

Go live

Start signing with ValidSign. Your team will be up and running in days, not weeks.

ValidSign offers a comprehensive REST API, making it easy for development teams to integrate and automate signing workflows.

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Frequently asked questions

ValidSign offers more comprehensive features for Dutch and European organizations, including qualified electronic signatures (QES), native DigiD/eHerkenning/iDIN integration, and EU-only data storage. SignRequest is a capable basic eSignature tool, but since its acquisition by Box, its data flows through US infrastructure and it lacks qualified signatures and Dutch government authentication methods.

SignRequest was founded in Amsterdam in 2014 and acquired by Box, Inc. (San Jose, USA) in 2021. While SignRequest still maintains a Dutch office, it is now a US-owned company and its platform runs on Box's infrastructure. This means data processing may involve US-based servers, which can raise data sovereignty concerns for EU organizations.

Yes. ValidSign supports all three eIDAS signature levels: Simple Electronic Signatures (SES), Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES), and Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) via PKIoverheid and qualified trust service providers. QES provides the highest level of legal certainty under EU law and is equivalent to a handwritten signature.

ValidSign is better suited for Dutch government use. It natively supports DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN, and PKIoverheid, authentication methods required for many government processes. ValidSign also supports qualified electronic signatures (QES), which are often required for government documents. SignRequest does not offer these Dutch-specific identity verification methods.

Yes, switching is easy. Our onboarding team guides you through every step, from setting up templates and workflows to connecting integrations. Most organizations are up and running within days.

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