A new digital service by the Greek government will further cut through bureaucracy and enable legal entities and citizens to co-sign standardized private documents on Gov.gr, Greece’s central digital portal.
The service, called “Digital Certification or Co-Signature of a Standardized Private Document”, allows a document generated by a legal entity to be signed digitally by one or more citizens. It expands the existing Digital Document Certification and Digital Certification of Private Agreement services.
How It Works
- A legal entity generates the document through its information system, uploads it to gov.gr, and specifies the tax ID numbers (AFM) of the citizens involved.
- The document then appears in each citizen’s Citizen Inbox on gov.gr.
- Citizens log in with their TaxisNet credentials, access the “Digital Certification or Co-Signature” service under Citizen and Daily Life → Digital Documents gov.gr, and sign.
- Once all signatures are collected, the document is returned to the legal entity’s system and officially issued.
Every document created through the service is available in each signer’s Citizen Inbox and Gov.gr Wallet. It carries a unique verification code, QR code, and the advanced electronic seal of the Ministry of Digital Governance.
First Applications in Insurance Sector
The first rollout applies to documents in the insurance industry — involving brokers, agents, insured parties, and legal representatives. Future expansions will cover additional sectors.
To access the service, legal entities must apply to the Unified Digital Gateway Coordination Service (YSEPSP) of the Ministry of Digital Governance.
Designed to Slice Bureaucracy
The service was designed and implemented by the General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance and GRNET (National Infrastructures for Research and Technology Network). The interoperability interface was provided by the Ministry’s Interoperability Center.
Officials say the aim is to reduce bureaucracy and simplify transactions between businesses and citizens in Greece.
