{"id":16004,"date":"2025-07-02T13:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bg.f-chain.com\/2025\/07\/02\/kazakhstan-eds-only-in-person-with-biometrics-from-june-28\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T13:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:04:46","slug":"kazakhstan-eds-only-in-person-with-biometrics-from-june-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bg.f-chain.com\/bg\/2025\/07\/02\/kazakhstan-eds-only-in-person-with-biometrics-from-june-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Kazakhstan: EDS Only in Person with Biometrics from June 28"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Starting June 28, 2025, a new regulation comes into force in the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding the issuance of electronic digital signature (EDS) keys by the National Certification Authority (NCA RK). From this date onward, EDS certificates can only be issued in person after mandatory biometric identification. The previous procedure allowing EDS issuance via power of attorney through Public Service Centers (PSCs) has been abolished.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>How to Obtain an EDS Now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Biometric Identification<br \/>\nThe applicant must appear in person and complete biometric identification at a Public Service Center (PSC) or a foreign mission listed on <a href=\"https:\/\/pki.gov.kz\/\">pki.gov.kz<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If Biometric Identification Is Not Possible (e.g., due to missing facial image in the national database):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>The EDS application must be submitted from a personal computer.<\/li>\n<li>After submission, the applicant must undergo in-person identification at a Registration Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Is This Important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An EDS has the same legal force as a handwritten signature. Any transaction executed using the EDS is legally binding on its owner. The new rules aim to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthen protection against fraud<\/li>\n<li>Prevent unauthorized issuance of EDS keys<\/li>\n<li>Improve oversight of EDS issuance<\/li>\n<li>Enhance overall information security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8220;11532&#8243; img_size=&#8220;full&#8220;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Legal Basis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These changes were introduced by Order No. 212\/\u041d\u049a dated June 4, 2025, issued by the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The order amends the previous rules on the issuance, storage, and revocation of EDS certificates, originally established by Order No. 115\/\u041d\u049a dated November 26, 2015.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Undergo Identification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A full list of authorized Registration Centers (PSCs and foreign missions) is available on the official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/pki.gov.kz\/\">pki.gov.kz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal, Accounting, HR Support from FCHAIN Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FCHAIN Kazakhstan provides a full range of professional legal, accounting, tax, and HR administration services to support your business in full compliance with local regulations. Whether you need assistance with EDS registration procedures, corporate legal structuring, payroll processing, or regulatory reporting \u2014 our team is ready to deliver efficient and reliable solutions tailored to your business needs.<\/p>\n<p><em>For personalized assistance, feel free to contact our team directly <\/em><a href=\"mailto:almaty@f-chain.com\"><em>almaty@f-chain.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Article prepared by:<br \/>\nEkaterina Kassumova, Director\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dinara Kalizharova, Junior Legal Adviser<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FChain Kazakhstan<br \/>\nJune 27, 2025<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Starting June 28, 2025, a new regulation comes into force in the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding the issuance of electronic digital signature (EDS) keys by the National Certification Authority (NCA RK). 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