E-signature Legality in Norway
Norway follows the principle of freedom of contract and form, meaning that generally specific formats and forms aren’t required for contracts and signatures. Several laws are applicable to the use of electronic signatures, however.
Norway isn’t a member state of the European Union, but as a member of the European Economic Area and the European Free Trade Association, it has integrated the EU law on electronic trust services and digital identification, Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014, known as eIDAS. Norway’s LOV-2018-06-15-44 makes the eIDAS digital signature framework part of Norwegian law, with some adaptations.
eIDAS provides for three types of digital signatures with different requirements: Simple Electronic Signature (SES), Advanced Electronic Signature (AdES), and Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), which carries the strictest requirements.
Norway’s FOR-2019-11-21-1577 law is also relevant to e-signatures. It covers trust services and electronic transactions and adapts relevant EU laws.
Contact a legal professional to ensure you’re following all relevant laws and regulations.
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