What is a digital identity?

What is a digital identity?

The Monegasque Digital Identity is a digital service that facilitates access to online services and the signing of digital documents in Monaco.

Previously, an e-mail address and password were required to access the Government's or the Town Hall's teleservices. The State of Monaco now offers you a secure and simple way to access your online services.

How does it all work?

You are a Monegasque or resident in Monaco

New secure cards mean that all Monegasque nationals and residents who wish to do so can activate their digital identity with the staff member who issues their card or by using one of the self-service interactive terminals available at the Maison du Numérique, at Monaco Town Hall and in the Residency Section. 

Your new card contains your digital identity in the form of an electronic certificate. Once activated, it is recognised by organisations which offer online services. Your card allows you to be identified with certainty when using online services operated by partners, and will make it easier to carry out administrative procedures.

You can also use it to sign documents digitally on your computer, and your signature will have legal standing.

In practical terms, when your new card is issued, you will choose your own PIN and card reader (USB) will be issued so that you can use your card from your PC. Once you have installed the special software (click here to find out more), you can make full use of your card and PIN to verify your identity and sign documents. 

The online service identifies and recognises you because you have logged in using your digital identity and a personal PIN code.

You can also install your digital identity on your mobile phone, in the MConnect Mobile application, and authenticate yourself on online services by authorising access from your application. 

You are not a Monegasque or resident in Monaco

To obtain a Monegasque digital identity, you must be invited by a department of the State of Monaco to create your digital identity.

If this is the case, you will receive an e-mail allowing you to do this online. Refer to this e-mail and follow the instructions.

Click here to find out more about digital identity for non-Monegasque, non-resident persons.

What are the advantages of digital identity in Monaco?

• Enables positive identification: a digital identity provides confirmation that a user is genuinely who they claim to be online. The information associated with the user, including their surname,  first name, date and place of birth, can be verified.
• Saves time for users: a digital identity allows a user to prove their identity online, meaning that they do not need to visit the organisation in person. Procedures such as requesting a certificate, making a sworn statement online or electronically signing documents can all be done from your PC at home.
• Reduces the number of different usernames and passwords required to access the various online services offered by the Government, Monaco Town Hall or private organisations.
• Offers better protection for your personal data and clear management of user consent.