As for the functionalities related to signing authentic copies, the service allows you to configure different scenarios for using different electronic signature mechanisms according to the needs of the entity, either through a qualified official or through automated administrative action:

  • Electronic signature using secure verification codes (CSV)
  • Electronic signature using a digital certificate installed in the local certificate store of the entity user's computer
  • Electronic signature using an electronic seal certificate assigned to the AOC Consortium (option available to entities eligible to have the AOC Consortium's Digital Certification Service and that have requested an assigned electronic seal certificate).

In the case of using CSV there are two options:

  • The CSV is generated by the same CÒPIA service
  • The CSV is reported and generated by the client application that integrates with the service.

The definition of the type of signature to be generated is specified in the template or when you want to generate a copy:

CÒPIA signature definition options

In the case of using a digital certificate, the signature generated by the service is a PAdES-LTV type signature.