Digital unterschreiben, without the detour through legal jargon first.
Upload the document, send a link, and it's signed — the straightforward path to a digital signature in Germany.
Where this fits
- Searching "digital unterschreiben" turns up a maze of SES, AES, and QES terminology before you've actually signed anything
- Most people signing an NDA, freelance contract, or service agreement just need it done today, not a compliance deep-dive
- The other party shouldn't have to create an account or install anything just to sign something back
Why Docracy
Docracy keeps the actual task simple: upload a PDF as-is, place the signature field, and send it by email or WhatsApp. The other side opens the link, reviews, and signs — no account required on either end. Every document gets a delivery/read/signature audit trail as proof it was actually seen and signed, and for cases that call for stronger assurance, a WhatsApp-verified track binds the signature to a specific phone number with a required PIN.
Upload and send in minutes
No template design work required — use your own PDF as-is.
No account for the signer
The other side opens a link, reviews, and signs — nothing to register for.
WhatsApp-verified track
Phone-bound delivery and a required PIN when a document needs stronger assurance.
Audit trail as proof
Delivery, read, and signature timestamps kept alongside the signed document.
The default here is a Simple Electronic Signature with no identity verification — the right fit for most everyday agreements. A small number of German contracts require a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) by law instead; since Docracy isn't a Qualified Trust Service Provider, those specific cases need a certified QTSP.
Templates for this
Mutual NDA
Sign an NDA online free with this mutual non-disclosure agreement template — fill in, send, and collect signatures with no account required for up to 2 signers.
Service Agreement
Covers services provided, schedule, fees, and term for an ongoing service relationship.
Freelance Service Agreement
A freelance contract covering scope, fees, revisions, and ownership for a client hiring a freelancer on a project basis.
Frequently asked questions
Do the people I send documents to need a Docracy account?
No — only the sender needs an account, so document history, saved templates, and team access have somewhere to live. Whoever's signing opens a link and signs, no signup required.
Which documents can I send?
Ready-made templates for this include Mutual NDA, Service Agreement, Freelance Service Agreement. You can also upload your own PDF.
How much does it cost?
Free for documents with up to 2 signers. Beyond that it's a flat $10/month — never priced per seat — which also unlocks reusable templates, team accounts, and the integrations mentioned above.
How fast can someone actually sign?
Under a minute in most cases: they open the link, review the document, and sign — no account to create, no app to install. WhatsApp delivery adds a phone-bound PIN step for extra assurance when that matters.
What doesn't Docracy do here?
The default here is a Simple Electronic Signature with no identity verification — the right fit for most everyday agreements. A small number of German contracts require a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) by law instead; since Docracy isn't a Qualified Trust Service Provider, those specific cases need a certified QTSP.
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