If the qualified electronic signature (eCA) stored on the electronic identity card has expired or can no longer be used, the document remains valid for identification until the expiry date indicated on the document. The Public Services Agency no longer provides the renewal of the electronic signature for the electronic identity card.
To continue using a qualified electronic signature, the applicant may submit an application for an identity card (eID), which includes a valid qualified electronic signature certificate. The issuance of the first one million identity cards is free of charge.