Why VirtualSignature-ID is helping conveyancers upgrade to the new QES standards.
Many conveyancers are already familiar with using standard electronic signatures (SES) as a way of capturing eSignatures digitally to make life easier for both clients and colleagues working remotely. However, with HMLR encouraging the use of digital technology to help reduce risk and speed up the conveyancing process, they are having to re-evaluate the providers and platforms they use. It is becoming evident that to comply with HMLR’s proposed Safe Harbour Standards, the level of security associated with either Standard or Advanced eSignatures will no longer be adequate for certain deeds and documents and Qualified eSignatures (QES) offer a much higher [...]