

The digital certificate is unique to the signer and obtained from a trusted 3rd party such as a trust service provider (TSP) or certificate authority (CA) after verification of the signer’s identity. Digital signatures - A digital signature is a more secure electronic signature that is generated using a digital certificate and cryptographically bound to the document using public key infrastructure (PKI).Verified signatures are supported by a Signer Identification Report (SIR), which includes details from the IdP on a successful signer identification. Verified signatures may include a wide range of identification experiences and levels of assurance (LoA), but all require the signer to engage with an identity provider (IdP) such as a bank, government, or other identity provider. Verified signatures - A verified signature is an electronic signature that is created after the signer’s identity is verified or re-confirmed by a trusted 3rd party during the signing process.

Basic signatures may be created by typing a name in a signature field, using an image of a handwritten signature, or by drawing on a touch screen. This type of signature may also include some additional signer authentication such as a one-time password (OTP) sent to a mobile phone. Basic signatures - A basic signature is the simplest form of an electronic signature where the signer is primarily identified via an e-mail address.Types of electronic signatures and seals available from Adobe include:
