Practical know-how on digital signatures: legal background, guides and tips on electronic signatures in Germany.https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/enhttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/let-customers-sign-on-a-tablet/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/let-customers-sign-on-a-tablet/Have customers sign directly on a tablet: what the law says, which device is enough and how the process with identity verification works in detail.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/introduce-e-signatures-in-your-company/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/introduce-e-signatures-in-your-company/You can introduce e-signatures without an IT project. Why a pilot in one department is the best start and how the rollout succeeds: five steps.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-acceptance-report-digitally/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-acceptance-report-digitally/Acceptance (Abnahme) has no form requirement in Germany, so acceptance reports can be signed electronically on the job site. What trades should know.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/digital-signature/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/digital-signature/What is a digital signature, how do you create one, and is it legally valid? How it works, eIDAS levels, security and practical use explained.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/insert-signature-in-word/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/insert-signature-in-word/How to insert a signature in Word: as an image, Quick Part, signature line or drawn. Plus the legal limits and the legally sound alternative.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-employment-contract-digitally/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-employment-contract-digitally/In Germany, permanent employment contracts can be signed electronically; fixed-term ones need a QES. What HR teams need to know in 2026.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-rental-agreement-digitally/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-rental-agreement-digitally/Leases in Germany generally have no form requirement and can be signed electronically. What landlords and property managers need to know.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-pdf-digitally/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/sign-pdf-digitally/Sign a PDF on your computer or smartphone: built-in tools, scanning or an e-signature platform compared, and when each method is legally sufficient.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://smartdocs.de/en/blog/gdpr-compliant-e-signature/https://smartdocs.de/en/blog/gdpr-compliant-e-signature/Server location, third-country transfers, DPA: how to spot a truly GDPR-compliant e-signature solution and which questions to ask every provider.Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT