--- title: "Instructions for purchasing remote qualified eSignature through HARICA’s CertManager – HARICA" description: "eSign 1. Log in to HARICA CertManager Visit HARICA’s CertManager and sign up to create your account. Fill in all the necessary fields. Your personal information must be" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://demo.harica.gr/en/guides/instructions-for-purchasing-remote-qualified-esignature-through-haricas-certmanager" source_url: "https://demo.harica.gr/en/guides/instructions-for-purchasing-remote-qualified-esignature-through-haricas-certmanager/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- Instructions for purchasing remote qualified eSignature through HARICA’s CertManager[Alkisti Vasilika Patsarasli](https://demo.harica.gr/en/posts/post-author/valkisti)2026-06-22T15:05:36+00:00 [eSign](https://demo.harica.gr/home/guides/instructions-for-purchasing-remote-qualified-esignature-through-haricas-certmanager/instructions-for-signing-documents-through-haricas-certmanager) - [1. Log in to HARICA CertManager](#Step1) - [2. Request for Remote Qualified eSignature](#Step2) - [3. Select and upload identification documents](#Step3) - [4. Fill in and upload organization evidence (for IV+OV)](#Step4) - [5. Select identity validation method](#Step5) - [6. Review and submit request](#Step6) - [7. Complete transaction](#Step7) - [8. Wait for validation](#Step8) - [9. Activate account](#Step9) ## 1. Log in to HARICA CertManager Visit HARICA’s [CertManager](https://cm.harica.gr/Login) and [sign up](https://cm.harica.gr/Register) to create your account. Fill in all the necessary fields. Your personal information must be accurate and fully matched (letter-by-letter) with a government-issued identification document. ## 2. Request for Remote Qualified eSignature Once you log in, from the side bar, click **eSignatures**. Then, choose **Remote Qualified eSignature** and click** Select** to one of the following certificate types. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_2.jpg) Choose the duration of your remote eSignature and click **Next.** ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_3.jpg) ## 3. Select and upload identification documents Select the information you wish to be included in your remote eSignature certificate details. - Choosing the **default option** HARICA will generate a unique 10 digit number. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_4.jpg) ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_4_2.jpg) - Choosing the **advanced option** HARICA will include persistent natural person information in your certificate. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_4_3.jpg) ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_4_4.jpg) **CAUTION!** In the special case you select the **Tax Identification Number (TIN)**, in addition to the persistent ID number that you will enter (9-digit TIN), you need to select an additional supporting document as an official identification document which you will upload. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_4_5.jpg) ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_4_6.jpg) - Choose eIDAS login if your National eID scheme is **NOTIFIED** and the Level of assurance is marked as **High** or **Substantial** as documented in this [list](https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks/wikis/display/EIDCOMMUNITY/Overview+of+pre-notified+and+notified+eID+schemes+under+eIDAS). ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_4_7.jpg) You have to make sure that your given name and surname are accurate and fully matched (letter-by-letter) with the information of the uploaded identification document in latin characters. In case they don’t match, please proceed to the appropriate corrections. Optionally, you may choose to add your name and surname with localized characters. Then, click **Next.** ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_5.jpg) ## 4. Fill in and upload organization evidence (for IV+OV) Fill in all the required information regarding your organization. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_6.jpg) Verify the validity of your organization either by uploading all the required documents that prove its legal and operational existence (such as Articles of Incorporation, ΦΕΚ) or by providing the National Trade Records (NTR) number if this information is available in public records. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_7.jpg) Upload the necessary documents that prove your association with the organization. Then, click ** Next.** ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_8.jpg) ## 5. Select identity validation method Choose one of the following identification methods to confirm your personal details. Then, click **Next.** **CAUTION! **The uploaded documents should be in **.pdf **format. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_9.jpg) - In case you choose **method A**, your physical presence is required. HARICA’s validators will contact you for more information (e.g. arrange an appointment at HARICA’s Registration Office). ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_9_2.jpg) - In case you choose **method B**, fill in and digitally sign HARICA’s request form with an existing qualified eSignature (e.g. eToken, smartcard). ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_9_3.jpg) ## 6. Review and submit request Check to make sure that all of the information is correct, accept the [Terms of Use](https://repo.harica.gr/documents/SA-ToU.pdf), the [Certification Practices](https://repo.harica.gr/documents/CPS-EN.pdf) of HARICA and the [Data Privacy Statement](https://repo.harica.gr/documents/Data-Privacy-Statement-EN.pdf). Then, submit your request. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_10.jpg) ## 7. Complete transaction Once the request has been submitted successfully, the next step is to proceed to the payment of your remote eSignature. To do that, click **Continue to Payment.** ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_11.jpg) Fill in all the necessary information, click **Continue to Payment** and you will be redirected to our partner bank’s e-Commerce environment to complete the payment. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_12.jpg) Once the payment is complete, you will be redirected back to HARICA’s CertManager confirming the purchase of your Certificate. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_13.jpg) ## 8. Wait for validation Now, your request needs to be approved by HARICA’s validators, who will check and verify the data that you have submitted. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_14.jpg) ## 9. Activate account When the validation of your data is complete, you will be notified by email to proceed with the activation of your remote eSignature account. The message contains your username and the activation code of your remote eSignature account. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_15.jpg) At the same time in HARICA’s CertManager, the option to activate your account has appeared. Click **Continue to Activation.** ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_16.jpg) Enter the activation code you received by email. Then, click **Next** In case the message is deleted or can’t be found, you have the option to resend the email. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_17.jpg) Set and confirm the password for your account which you will use to unlock the service. Then, click **Next.** **CAUTION!** It is important to remember the password as, in case of loss, you would have to repeat the request/activation process. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_18.jpg) Download on your mobile device (e.g. smartphone, tablet) an authentication application for generating One-Time Passwords (OTPs). Then, scan the QR code through the application and the account “HARICA RemoteSign -username-” will be created. ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_19.jpg) Fill in the current OTP code from the application and click **Complete Activation.** ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_20.jpg) Check the information that will be included in the Certificate. If everything is correct, click **Accept.** ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_21.jpg) The activation process of HARICA’s remote eSignature service has been completed. Now you may proceed to [sign your documents digitally.](https://guides.harica.gr/docs/Guides/eSignature/Remote-qualified-eSignature-request/eSign-Documents/) ![](https://demo.harica.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/remoteQualifiedRequest_22.jpg)