Harica

1. Service Introduction

Harica (Hellenic Academic & Research Institutions Certification Authority) provides qualified and advanced electronic signatures and electronic seals services, complying with regulatory requirements, with legal validity equivalent to handwritten signatures, applicable to personal, corporate, and government document signing.

2. Location

Harica is Greece’s leading Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP), and also the only root certificate operating institution in Greece, participating in the global main Root CA trust program. Its services cover Greece and the EU. Learn more

3. Signature Level Support

• AES (Advanced Electronic Signature)
• QES (Qualified Electronic Signature)

4. Dependency Requirements

Using Harica’s signature services typically requires:

• Harica CertManager Platform: An online service platform for applying and managing signature certificates
• Encryption Device (QSCD): Such as a smart card or USB token, used for storing keys and generating qualified electronic signatures

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5. Compliance Description

Harica is listed in the EU Trusted List, fully compliant with eIDAS regulations, and its electronic signatures and seals have legal validity within the EU. Learn more