BNotK is the abbreviation for Bundesnotarkammer (Federal Chamber of Notaries). On the BNotK tab, you can switch the use of the BNotK's remote signature service on and off. To be able to use this function, check the checkbox "Yes, the remote signature service should be used".
The prerequisite for using the remote signature service of BNotK is an authentication card of BNotK, the associated PIN and a chip card reader.
If the checkbox on this tab is selected,
· The configuration parameters are automatically displayed in the "Configuration" dialog section. This information cannot be edited.
· The "BNotK remote signature service" button is displayed in the "Sign" function on the "Select key" dialog page under "Storage location of key". The required authentication certificate is displayed after inserting the BNotK authentication card and entering the PIN.
· A button that may have been displayed previously with a chip card reader for signing with signature card is no longer displayed. To sign with a signature card, the checkbox on this tab must be deselected beforehand.
Figure 18: "BNotK" tab