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Understanding Electronic Signatures: A Guide for Conveyancers and Property Lawyers

HM Land Registry now accepts Qualified Electronic Signatures for property deeds. This guide explains what that means and what your firm should do next.

What you’ll learn:

Not all electronic signatures are equal – and for conveyancers the difference matters.

This practical guide explains where the market stands, what Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) are, and how to adopt them with confidence.

Inside the guide: 

  • The differences between SES, AES and QES
  • Why QES carries the same legal standing as a handwritten signature
  • What HMLR acceptance means for digital deed execution
  • How QES removes the need for witnesses
  • What to look for in a QES provider
  • How tmSign fits into your conveyancing workflow
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