eIDAS Digital Signature Profiles

eIDAS digital signature profiles vary in proof levels for validation. The table outlines XAdES, CAdES, and PAdES profiles, focusing on BASELINE standards for secure, timestamped, and validated signatures.

3 Oct
,
2020
26 May
,
2025
# min read
eIDAS Digital Signature Profiles Overview

The eIDAS standard supports multiple digital signature profiles. These profiles define how much evidence is embedded into the signature’s metadata to support future validation of the signature. The profiles differ in how securely they prove the authenticity, time, and validity of a signature.

Legacy Profiles (Not Recommended)

  • STANDARD profiles (like XAdES, CAdES, and PAdES without the "BASELINE" prefix) are considered older and not recommended for use going forward.

Modern BASELINE Profiles

eIDAS Digital Signature Profiles Overview

Recommendation:Use at least BASELINE-T with a Qualified Timestamp (e.g. from SK ID Solutions AS – one of the most trusted providers in Europe). For long-term document validity, opt for BASELINE-LT or BASELINE-LTA.

More latest articles

See all news
See all news
eID Easy September and October calendar
17 Sep
,
2025
18 Sep
,
2025
Announcements

Where to Meet eID Easy in September & October 2025

Read article
Discover eID Easy’s latest updates for September 2025, including MCP server and the Austrian wallet prototype, along with several improvements to identity and signature flows.
3 Sep
,
2025
12 Sep
,
2025
Product Updates

eID Easy Product Update: September 2025

Read article