Gathering physical signatures on contracts, agreements, and lease forms is a bottleneck for modern businesses. Fortunately, electronic signatures are legally binding in most countries, provided they meet standard security regulations like ESIGN, UETA, and eIDAS. This guide breaks down what makes an e-signature secure and how to collect them smoothly.
What Makes an E-Signature Legal and Secure?
- Intent to Sign: Clear verification that the signee intended to execute the agreement.
- Consent to Do Business Electronically: Explicit terms accepted before placing signatures.
- Audit Trail: Detailed logging of IP addresses, timestamps, email verification tokens, and session identifiers.
- Tamper Evident Seals: Cryptographic hashing that breaks if the PDF is modified after signing.
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