Smartcard
We ceased operating our Smartcard with Qualified Electronic Signature on 17 April 2024. If you wish to validate a document signed before that date, please see below.
If you require a qualified electronic signature, you can find a list of suppliers at Qualified Electronic Signatures.
For all other queries, please email us at lawscotid@lawscot.org.uk.
Validating the Smartcard signature
Instructions on how to verify a Smartcard signature plus a short description of how to check a solicitor's practising status.
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Archive of historic instructions
Information on installing, troubleshooting and using the smartcard.