An encapsulated light-emitting device including a light-emitting system including an electroluminescent active layer positioned on a protective substrate and between two electrodes, a protective cover for the electroluminescent layer, attached to the substrate, a sealant sealing against liquid water and water vapor, a surround over the circumference of the device, made of at least one metal part or made of at least one plastic or glass part having a metal portion, the metal part or metal portion being used at least for a first electrical connection to one of the electrodes, or including at least one electroconductive layer deposited over one of the edges of the side of the substrate or of the cover and jutting out, between the surround and the substrate or the cover, for a first electrical connection to one of the electrodes.