Law Society of Scotland
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Trustis

Smartcard readers from Trustis - available now

Why do I need it?

The first title transfer under ARTL took place in April 2008 and ARTL will be rolled out to the profession throughout the coming year. No software is required as the whole system runs on the Keeper's systems across the internet. The Register of Scotland Keeper will provide members free of charge with digital smartcards with encrypted signatures for their use. This means that the only thing that members wishing to take advantage of ARTL require to purchase is a smartcard reader. This is a small gadget, similar to chip and pin readers in a shop, which plugs into a PC and allows verification of your digital signature card.

What is the deal?

The smartcard reader sourced by the Society is provided by Trustis, which is providing the smartcards themselves. There are several benefits of purchasing the Society product:

  • it has been tested with ARTL and the Registers of Scotland smartcards
  • it will be delivered with ARTL specific installation and use instructions co-written by the Registers of Scotland, together with troubleshooting FAQs, web links and telephone helpline numbers
  • it is provided by Trustis, which is the supplier of the smartcards and, accordingly, support issues involving questions over whether the problem lies with the card or the reader become irrelevant.

How do I buy it?

The product can be purchased for £27 + £2.95 P&P (plus VAT) per unit including delivery.

Visit the Law Society page on the Trustis web site to purchase product.

Please note: There are other smartcard readers. Care should be taken to ensure that the smartcard hardware will meet your requirements and that of the IT set up of your firm.