Abstract: A method and a system for depositing digital works and a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium are disclosed, which can be used for depositing digital works under the auspices of an attorney or notary via an encrypted communication link in the Internet. According to the disclosed method, a checksum of the digital work is generated and/or the digital work is provided with a timestamp, optionally by a service provider for a fee. The checksum and/or the digital work signed with a timestamp is registered in an identification document and the identification document is certified and deposited. Preferably, the identification document is certified by a notary, by an attorney or by an institution.