Amid the wave of digital transformation, electronic seal technology has become a key tool for organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs. As a new-generation e-seal solution, the Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal is reshaping the signing experience and delivering secure, efficient, and compliant electronic signing services across industries.
The Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal is an e-seal registered with public security authorities. It carries the same legal validity as a physical seal, preserving the authority of traditional stamping while offering the convenience of electronic use.
Issued by the Sub-center (Shenzhen) of the National Electronic Seal Management and Service Platform of the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, the Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal supports applications from government agencies, enterprises and institutions, social organizations, private non-enterprise entities, foreign legal persons, and individuals in Mainland China and outside the Mainland. It streamlines online processes, innovates government–enterprise service models, and helps drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency gains for economic development.
Built on electronic seal services, the Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal system integrates a wide range of underlying service capabilities and provides multiple core API services. Through standardized platform-based integration, it connects seamlessly with OA systems and business systems, enabling government agencies, social organizations, and enterprises to build scenario-based e-seal applications. The system delivers rich industry- and scenario-specific signing solutions to meet diverse business needs.
Core Advantages of the Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal
Authoritative — Public Security Registration
The Sub-center is an authorized unit for producing and servicing Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seals registered with public security authorities.
Nationwide — Official Authorization
The national platform is a nationwide electronic seal platform developed by the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security. The Sub-center is an officially authorized entity with full authority to produce and service public-security-registered Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seals.
Authenticity — Unified Physical and Digital Origin
Electronic seals are issued based on the national physical seal database of the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, ensuring that electronic and physical seals share the same origin. This provides intrinsic credibility and nationwide mutual recognition.
Security — One-Click Verification
Public-security-registered Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seals issued by the national platform support full-network verification and convenient mobile verification, enabling end-to-end traceability throughout the signing process.
Comprehensively Enhanced — Secure Application
Professional equipment and servers from the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security are adopted to comprehensively enhance the security and trustworthiness of public-security-registered Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seals.
Application Scenarios for the Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal
Enterprise Internal Management
HR contract signing: electronic signing for onboarding, offboarding, and transfers, improving HR efficiency by up to 80%
Digital approval workflows: paperless approval for reimbursements, procurement requests, and other internal processes
Electronic use of official seals: electronic stamping for official documents, notices, and announcements, dramatically accelerating circulation
Customer-Facing Business
Electronic contract signing: online signing for sales contracts and service agreements, enhancing customer experience
Paperless business processing: electronic handling of account-opening agreements, insurance policies, and other documents
Online authorization and delegation: convenient remote signing for powers of attorney and authorizations
Government and Public Services
Business registration: electronic signing of business licenses, articles of association, and related documents
Tax filing: electronic sealing for tax returns and tax payment certificates
Public resource transactions: online signing for bidding documents and procurement contracts
Financial Services
Credit contracts: secure online signing for loan agreements and guarantee documents
Wealth management purchases: electronic signing for risk disclosures and product agreements
Insurance services: paperless processing of insurance applications and claims
Real Estate
Property sale and purchase contracts: legally binding remote signing for buyers and sellers
Lease agreements: online signing for landlords and tenants, integrated with rent payments
Property management agreements: electronic signing and management of property service contracts
Other Industries
The Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal system is also applicable to energy, healthcare, education, e-commerce, FMCG, food, IT, and many other industries.
The system offers a wide range of industry- and scenario-specific signing and sealing options based on business needs, delivering tailored solutions for diverse sectors and comprehensive market support services.
System Integration for the Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal
Electronic Seal Management for Large Enterprises (On-Premises Deployment)
Core features: end-to-end control of internal seal usage (application–approval–use–revocation)
Hierarchical permission management: headquarters–subsidiary structure
Deep integration with existing OA/ERP systems
API Services for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Application Integration)
Rapid onboarding: standardized APIs (supporting Java, Python, PHP, and more)
Preconfigured electronic contract templates to reduce development costs
Scenario coverage: electronic contracts, bank account opening, financial and tax filings
With the continued implementation of the Electronic Signature Law and the growth of the digital economy, Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seals are becoming a standard enterprise tool. We continue to invest in R&D, deeply integrating technology with electronic signing to deliver smarter and more secure signing experiences.
No matter your industry or signing scenario, our Unified Physical–Digital Electronic Seal system provides compliant, efficient, and secure electronic signing services. Experience it today and usher in a new era of enterprise signing.
