e-Meterai is an innovative solution in the digital era that allows electronic documents to have the same legal validity as physical documents affixed with traditional stamps.
As the digital version of physical stamps, e-Meterai serves the same function—acting as a tax payment instrument for specific documents in accordance with Indonesia’s legal regulations.
In Indonesia, e-Meterai is officially issued by Peruri (Perusahaan Umum Percetakan Uang Republik Indonesia). However, purchasing e-Meterai is not limited to Peruri’s platform; it can also be bought on other platforms like VIDA and Privy.
How can you buy e-Meterai on Privy and VIDA Sign? What are the advantages of e-Meterai over traditional physical stamps? And what are some common mistakes in using e-Meterai that should be avoided? Find out in this article.
Advantages of e-Meterai Over Traditional Stamps
e-Meterai provides legal validity for documents equivalent to that of physical stamps. As a result, using e-Meterai offers several advantages, including:
1. Practical and Time-Saving
The process of purchasing e-Meterai on Privy or VIDA Sign is entirely digital, eliminating the need to buy physical stamps or manually affix them to documents. This saves both time and effort.
2. High Security
e-Meterai, when combined with a digital signature, ensures that documents cannot be altered once the stamp has been applied. This prevents forgery and maintains document integrity.
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3. Environmentally Friendly
As a digital format, e-Meterai reduces dependence on paper and other physical materials, supporting environmental sustainability. The digital purchasing process via Privy and VIDA Sign also eliminates the need to visit a post office.
4. Convenient for Use Anytime
e-Meterai can be applied anywhere and anytime, as long as you have an internet connection. This feature is especially useful for remote workers and professionals on the go.
How to Purchase and Apply e-Meterai
Because it is entirely digital, purchasing e-Meterai on Privy, VIDA Sign, and other platforms follows a similar process. VIDA Sign is one of the most trusted platforms for buying and applying e-Meterai in Indonesia. Here’s how to do it:
1. How to Purchase e-Meterai
- Go to Settings and select Billing Management, then choose e-Meterai and click Top Up.
- You will be directed to the payment page.
- Once payment is successful, your e-Meterai will be available in your account.
2. How to Apply e-Meterai
- On the Dashboard, select Create Envelope.
- Upload the document you want to stamp with e-Meterai or digitally sign.
- Under the Contents section, select e-Meterai. You will see the stock of e-Meterai you previously purchased.
- Position the e-Meterai in the desired location.
- Add the signatory field.
- Send the document.
Common Mistakes When Applying e-Meterai
After learning how to purchase e-Meterai on Privy and VIDA Sign, you’re ready to use it. However, there are a few common mistakes that users often make. Here’s what to avoid:
1. Using a Wet Signature After Applying e-Meterai
One of the most common mistakes is affixing a wet signature on a document that has already been stamped with e-Meterai. While this is not explicitly prohibited, a wet signature does not offer the same level of security.
To ensure maximum legal strength, it is best to use a digital signature alongside e-Meterai. A digital signature is directly linked to an official identity, such as a national ID (KTP), making it electronically verifiable and traceable. This guarantees that the document remains unaltered after being signed.
Conversely, a wet signature is easier to forge and cannot be digitally verified. If you continue using a wet signature on an e-Meterai document, the document’s security will be compromised.
2. Converting e-Meterai into a QR Code
Another common misconception is that e-Meterai can be converted into a QR code. In reality, e-Meterai must remain in its original format to maintain its legal validity.
A QR code on a digital document is not a substitute for e-Meterai. QR codes are generally used to verify digital signatures, not to replace e-Meterai as a tax payment instrument.
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3. Printing e-Meterai Independently
Some users mistakenly believe that they can print an e-Meterai and use it as they would a traditional physical stamp. However, e-Meterai can only be obtained through official platforms and cannot be printed or applied manually.
For example, you cannot print an image of an e-Meterai and paste it onto a digital document, assuming it will be legally valid. This practice violates the regulations governing e-Meterai usage established by official authorities.
e-Meterai provides a practical and secure solution for supporting the digitization of documents in Indonesia. By understanding its advantages, the process of purchasing e-Meterai on Privy and VIDA Sign, and the common mistakes to avoid, you can ensure that your e-Meterai usage is both efficient and legally valid.
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