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Fix a document signed without BankID

Learn how to identify if a recipient signed using Electronic Identification (eID) and how to resolve documents missing a personnummer (SSN).

Why is the BankID stamp missing?

A BankID stamp is missing when a document was signed using a standard method (like "Sign by typing") instead of a verified electronic identification flow. This usually occurs if the Signing Method was not correctly configured in your entity settings, template roles, or on the specific recipient before sending.
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Detect if eID was used

You can quickly detect if BankID was used without opening the final PDF by looking at the recipient list in the document summary.

  • eID Avatar: A small person icon with a padlock will appear next to the recipient's name in a "Signed" document if electronic identification was captured successfully.
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  • Missing Avatar: If the icon is not there, the document was signed without BankID. This likely means the sender forgot to enable it, or the template role was not configured correctly.
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Resolve a document signed without eID

Because a signature certificate is a permanent legal record, you cannot "add" a BankID stamp to an already completed document. You must send a new version with the correct settings.

  1. Check the Source: Open your document and determine if the error came from the global settings, a template role, or the recipient's specific details.
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  2. Update the Settings:
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    • In a Draft: Click the three dots next to the recipient, select Edit recipient details, and check Electronic identification.
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    • In a Template: Open the template, edit the Template Role, and ensure Electronic identification is checked for future use.
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  3. Resend the Document: Click Create New Version to generate a fresh document with the updated BankID requirement.
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  4. Notify the Signer: Let the recipient know they will now be prompted to use their BankID app to authorize the signature.
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Prevent missing identification

To ensure every document includes a verified ID, use the most automated setup possible.

  • Default to eID: Ask your Admin to enable Sign with electronic identification in the Entity Settings to make it the default for all new recipients.
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  • Standardize Templates: Update your most-used templates to have eID enabled on the Template Roles so senders don't have to remember to toggle it manually.
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  • The Padlock Test: Before hitting send, look at the recipient list in the sidebar. If the padlock icon isn't visible, BankID is not active for that signer.
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