Munich, September 9, 2025 – IDnow, a leading identity verification platform provider in Europe, and Docusign, the Intelligent Agreement Management company, today announced the launch of a joint solution enabling customers’ compliance with Germany’s Anti-Money Laundering (Geldwäschegesetz, or GwG) law through secure and automated identity verification and electronic signatures, powered by Germany’s electronic ID (eID).
A joint solution for trust, speed, and compliance
The new joint offering is designed to support customers’ obligations to meet GwG requirements and is aligned with evolving BaFin guidance and the EU eIDAS regulation, streamlining digital onboarding and agreement processes across regulated industries. This collaboration addresses the increasing demand for compliant, user-friendly digital identification services in the German market, particularly in sectors such as finance, insurance, and public administration.
In light of recent legislative discussions in Germany around enabling more automated identity solutions under GwG, and the growing expectation among users for faster and more intuitive experiences, this partnership broadens the available options for secure and compliant digital identification, reflecting the industry’s ongoing shift toward more flexible, future-ready technologies.
Leveraging combined expertise for enhanced solutions
This integrated solution leverages IDnow’s latest eID-based technology, fully integrated within the new AI-powered Docusign IAM platform. The process uses the Near Field Communication (NFC) chip and PIN functionality of German eID cards to enable automated, eIDAS-compliant, and binding e-signatures, allowing signers to verify their identity and complete agreements using just their smartphone, in under a minute. It delivers a seamless, secure and mobile-first experience, without video calls or manual checks, for both businesses and their customers.
Together, IDnow and Docusign now offer:
- Solution to enable customers’ compliance with GwG using digital identification with Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)
- A completely automated user experience, removing the need for video verification
- Integration with Docusign’s trusted eSignature and Maestro workflows
- Certification via IDnow Trust Services AB, an EU-accredited Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP)
We are thrilled that Docusign has extended its existing partnership with IDnow, adding IDnow Trust Services AB to its network of qualified trust service providers, and leveraging our eID solution.
Uwe Stelzig, Managing Director DACH at IDnow.
“This partnership will not only streamline and accelerate digital signing processes for holders of the German eID card and resident permits but also make identification more convenient. With the growing complexity of digital regulations across Europe, it is more important than ever to have a secure, compliant and seamless solution in place for electronic signatures and identity verification,” added Stelzig.
“Germany is a priority market for Docusign, where we’re seeing digital transformation accelerate and demand for compliant, seamless digital experiences rise rapidly across financial services, insurance, and beyond,” said Maxime Hambersin, Senior Director, Product Management International at Docusign. “By combining our trusted eSignature capabilities with IDnow’s advanced identity verification, we’re removing friction while increasing compliance.”
