Czech ID Card

1. Service Introduction

Czech ID Card (Občanský průkaz) is the official electronic identity card of the Czech Republic, embedded with a chip and supporting electronic signatures. Cardholders can use it to generate qualified electronic signatures (QES) compliant with eIDAS regulations, widely used in government online services and digital document signing.

2. Region

This electronic identity card is issued by the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic and is an important legal identity document for Czech citizens. Citizens must hold this document from the age of 15. Learn more

3. Signature Level Support

• QES (Qualified Electronic Signature)

4. Dependency Requirements

To use the Czech ID Card for signing, the following are usually required:

• Smart Card Reader: Compatible with ISO/IEC and PC/SC standards
• Middleware: Official eID software needs to be installed
• Secure PIN Code (SPC): Used to activate the signature certificate

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5. Compliance Description

The Czech ID Card complies with eIDAS regulations and the Czech national electronic signature law, ensuring that its signatures have full legal validity within the EU. Learn more