The Ministry of Justice and the Public Authority for Civil Information issued a joint statement that framed activation of the digital signature as an essential step toward easier and more secure engagement with electronic services. According to the statement, the measure forms part of broader cooperation between the two bodies to reduce reliance on in-person visits while maintaining full legal validity for all approved transactions. The authorities encouraged residents to complete activation promptly so they can take full advantage of available digital tools without last-minute complications.
The joint statement detailed how the digital signature permits users to approve documents and conduct transactions directly from their devices, extending to online notarization services and the issuance or cancellation of powers of attorney through Ministry of Justice platforms. It further enables the establishment of companies and institutions along with the acquisition of commercial licenses via the Ministry of Commerce and Industry systems. Remote banking operations and contract executions also fall within the supported applications, allowing customers to finalise agreements without visiting branches, the statement added.
Activation procedures differ by residency status, the Public Authority for Civil Information explained on its official website. Kuwaiti citizens can enable the feature through the My Kuwait ID application or at self-service machines, while expatriates must use designated self-service devices located at authorised centres. The authority’s frequently asked questions section states that individuals holding a valid smart civil ID card must first register at a PACI kiosk before the digital signature becomes operational within the mobile application.
Under Kuwaiti law the digital signature holds equivalent status to a handwritten one, the joint statement confirmed, ensuring its acceptance across official and commercial contexts. The Public Authority for Civil Information noted that its Kuwait Mobile ID application delivers an approved digital civil card suitable for identity verification, secure login to e-services, and trusted electronic signing for both government entities and private-sector partners. This infrastructure supports the ministries’ push to expand digital adoption while upholding verification standards at the highest level.
A review of regional digital government progress by the World Bank highlighted that wider use of electronic signatures correlates with faster processing times and lower administrative costs in public services. The Public Authority for Civil Information has reported steady growth in mobile ID registrations as Kuwait advances its e-government offerings, building on platforms that already manage millions of annual transactions. Such tools have proven particularly useful for the expatriate population, which accounts for more than two-thirds of total residents according to official demographic data.
The joint statement reiterated that early activation helps users avoid delays when interacting with justice, commerce or financial systems that increasingly default to digital channels. The Public Authority for Civil Information added that its self-service kiosks remain available to guide residents through the registration steps required for full functionality. Officials described the initiative as a practical contribution to the country’s ongoing digital transformation programme.
