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How to register for the qualified electronic signature?

I have received an SMS from the number +41 79 807 02 01 reminding me that my ID document expires or my identification was too long ago. What do I need to do to continue signing electronically?

Important hint: This is not a SPAM SMS. It is a valid SMS from Swisscom Trust Services AG.

You've received the either of the following SMS: 

Dear customer,

Your registration for the qualified electronic signature is expiring in approx. {0} months ({1}) due to the expiry date of your identification document (ID or passport). You must register again if you want to continue signing electronically after this deadline. You can find more information here:

or

Dear customer,

Your registration for the qualified electronic signature is expiring in approx. {0} months ({1}) because your identification was too long ago. You must register again if you want to continue signing electronically after this deadline. You can find more information here: 

What does this SMS mean?

We are sending you this SMS because you registered for the qualified electronic signature (QES).

With this SMS, we would like to let you know that your valid identification document (ID or passport) is about to expire or, for security reasons, your identification has been too long ago. Therefore, your QES registration will be automatically deleted, and you must register for QES again to continue signing electronically.

What are my options for QES re-registration?

  • Free identification and registration in selected Swisscom shops in Switzerland
  • Identification and registration by an RA agent if your company serves as an RA agency.
  • Online identification (e.g., video, eID, selfie, or auto identification) with a valid voucher or by credit card payment via our SRS Ident website