Can all legal transactions and declarations of intent be drawn up online?
With a few exceptions, all documents can be drawn up digitally; these exceptions include, for example, wills.
Our digital services –
at home, locally, worldwide
In Austria, it is possible to have notarial deeds drawn up digitally. For several years now, we have also been offering our services online as an alternative to our services on site in our office in Feldkirch.
This means you can access our expertise advice and services both locally and worldwide. Company formation, business transfers and restructuring, general meetings, contract signing, certification and other notarial services – all online, all provided as a genuine one-stop shop from a single source.
We are happy to assist you online with your notarial matters, offering you the same high standard of advice and discretion as always.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to use digital services?
The following devices/equipment are required for online legal transactions:
- personal email address,
- smartphone,
- PC, laptop, tablet or similar device with a working webcam for audio and video transmission (video conferencing),
- stable internet connection.
Is a full version of ID-Austria required to use online legal services?
No, you do not need to have the full version of ID-Austria to use online legal services. If you do not have the full version of ID-Austria, we or our contractor will issue you with a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), which you can use for our online legal services.
What is the process for using digital services?
The process is divided into three steps: registration, signing and processing; for details, please follow the links above.
Can the Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) be used to access further online legal services at a later date?
The Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) remains valid even after the online signing appointment with our firm. You can still use the Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) you have obtained to sign contracts and other legal declarations online via our firm some time later.
Is it possible to use online legal services from other locations?
There are no geographical restrictions on our online legal services. You can also make use of this option from abroad.
In what form will I receive the digitally signed document for use?
Following the signing, we will generally send you the documents digitally (e.g. by email). As the original document is a digital file, paper copies are not usually produced. However, we can of course provide a certified printout upon request.
Can documents also be drawn up in a hybrid format (i.e. one party signs by hand and another online)?
Yes, the so-called hybrid execution of notarial deeds is possible. In this case, one party must sign ‘in the traditional manner’ in person before a lawyer at our firm, whilst another party digitally signs the same deed online via video conference with a lawyer at our firm. The order of the signatures can be freely agreed upon.