Qualified electronic signature

Sign with QES eIDAS & GDPR-compliant

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No US cloud, 100% based in Germany
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Legally binding like a handwritten signature
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Unlimited users across all plans - no extra costs for new users
GDPR conform
ISO 27001 certified
eIDAS certified
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Trusted by over 4,500 customers across Europe

Legally sign – in 3 steps to QES

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Upload & Prepare Document
Upload your document or create it directly in Paperless. Define the signers and their order, and send the signature request with a single click – via email, with no software installation required for your recipients.
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Verify your identity once
For a QES, the signatory's identity is verified beyond doubt – conveniently online, for example, via eID/online ID function or video identification. The verification takes only a few minutes and is compliant with the eIDAS Regulation.
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Qualified Signing
The signatory confirms the signature with a qualified signature certificate. You will receive a legally valid signed document, including an audit trail – audit-proof archived and verifiable at any time.
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We support you in implementing the Qualified Electronic Signature (QES).

Real successes – no empty promises.

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With Paperless' eSignature, we were able to completely eliminate the need for on-site appointments.

Stefan Prill, Strategis AG

350

On-site appointments eliminated

25 min

Time saved per rental agreement created
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With Paperless, we were able to reduce our contract process from 15 to 20 minutes to just one click.

Philipp Kreis, cobraCRM

20 min

Time saved per agreement

70%

Response rate after a few days
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Before Paperless, our paper-based processes were manual and took weeks.

Markus Nargosen, Faktor X GmbH

25h

saved weekly for customer contracts

95%

greater transparency in processes
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Going paperless saves us time, reduces errors, and simplifies every contract process.

Hendrik Schneider, Vario Software AG

100%

All contracts are legally compliant and error-free.

80%

Faster contract creation thanks to digital workflows
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Integrations

Paperless integrates into your existing systems

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Native API & Webhooks

Integrate legally compliant signatures directly into your own software, customer portal, or specialized application.

No-Code connections to 7,000+ tools

Integrate Paperless with CRM, HR, ERP, and DMS systems without programming.

Industry Solutions & Specialized Applications

Whether it's Personio in HR, a CRM in sales, or e-file/specialized applications in administration: Paperless integrates seamlessly.

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Security & COMPLIANCE

Compliant with all legal requirements.

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Development & Hosting

Paperless is developed and operated exclusively in Germany. All data centers used are ISO 27001 certified and located in the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Secure authentication

Single sign-on with connection to Entra ID and mandatory two-factor authentication ensure secure login to Paperless.
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Reliable authorization

Role-based access control and automatic user provisioning and deprovisioning with SCIM ensure excellent security compliance across the entire company.
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Security by Design

Data protection, cryptography, and access control are integrated into every architectural and development decision from the outset and are standard practice at Paperless.
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Threat analyses

Review processes, security scans, and regular internal and external penetration tests ensure the protection of our platform and your data.
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Service level agreements

Our customers place the highest demands on the security and availability of the platform, and we guarantee this through a service level agreement.

Numbers that speak for themselves.

You too can benefit from shorter processing times, reduced costs, and increased customer satisfaction.

97%

Positive feedback from document recipients

1,450€

Average savings per employee/year

83%

Reduction in the processing time for document processes

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