Working with board members, clients, or employees who can’t sign with local eID methods like MitID, BankID, FTN, or .beID? Penneo Sign supports three signing methods to help you collect secure and compliant signatures. No printer or manual upload needed.
What Is International Signing?
Penneo Sign supports international signing with three methods:
- ID Verifier
- itsme®
- AusweisApp
Depending on the method, signers can use their passport or German ID card to sign, eliminating the need to upload or draw signature images, or physically handle printed documents. The signatures you receive still maintain strong legal validity.
Is International Signing the Right Solution for You?
The following international signing methods are ideal for organisations that:
- ID Verifier: Work with international signers, such as board members, clients, or employees, who don’t have access to national electronic IDs supported by Penneo (i.e., MitID, MitID Erhverv, BankID NO, BankID SE, FTN, and .beID)
- itsme®: Work with signers located in the EU but don’t have access to local electronic IDs supported by Penneo
- AusweisApp: Work with signers in Germany who may not have access to a passport, or who prefer to sign with their government-issued eID
Which Option Fits Your Needs?
| ID Verifier | itsme® | AusweisApp | |
| Market Reach | Global (exceptions apply) | Select European countries | Germany |
| Signature Level | Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) | Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) | Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) |
| User Experience | No account creation is required. A physical passport is needed to sign every time. | Passport used once to create an itsme® account. Then users sign via itsme® app. | Signers need their German ID card, PIN code, and the AusweisApp to sign. The desktop app requires a physical card reader. A mobile app is also available. |
Check our Legality Guide to determine which signature type best fits your business needs.
Need More Information?
- How to enable international signing methods: Account admins can enable ID Verifier, itsme® and/or AusweisApp as signing methods under Configure → Company → Signature Settings.
- Signatures made using ID Verifier, itsme® or AusweisApp will cost an additional 12 DKK / 18 SEK / 18 NOK / 1.7 EUR per signature line. If needed, you can always disable these methods under Company Settings.
- How to sign with ID Verifier, itsme® or AusweisApp: Learn more here.