undirskriftur
Undirskriftur is the Icelandic term for a signature—the act of writing one’s name or mark on a document to indicate identity, consent, or agreement. It may be a handwritten signature on paper or an electronic signature created with digital tools.
The word derives from undir- meaning “under” and skriftur meaning “writing,” reflecting the historical practice of
In Icelandic law, a signature is commonly required to make many contracts, official requests, and legal acts
Electronic signatures, or rafræn undirskriftur, are widely used and legally recognized in Iceland when they meet
To ensure authenticity, verification may involve checks against records, the use of digital certificates or timestamps,