diff --git a/g10/getkey.c b/g10/getkey.c
index 0aca88ca1..f375bf45b 100644
--- a/g10/getkey.c
+++ b/g10/getkey.c
@@ -1917,10 +1917,6 @@ parse_def_secret_key (ctrl_t ctrl)
         {
           PKT_public_key *pk = node->pkt->pkt.public_key;
 
-          /* Check that the key has the signing capability.  */
-          if (! (pk->pubkey_usage & PUBKEY_USAGE_SIG))
-            continue;
-
           /* Check if the key is valid.  */
           if (pk->flags.revoked)
             {