Question 1

Are electronic signatures legally binding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in most countries for most documents. ESIGN Act and UETA in US, eIDAS in EU. Some exceptions for certain legal documents. Generally accepted.

Question 2

Which e-signature tool should I use?

Accepted Answer

DocuSign is the standard—everyone knows it. PandaDoc good for proposals. Dropbox Sign simpler and cheaper. Free tiers available for low volume.

Question 3

What does e-signature software cost?

Accepted Answer

Free tiers exist (3-5 docs/month). Paid plans $10-30/user/month. Enterprise gets expensive. Volume discounts available.

Question 4

What about wet signature requirements?

Accepted Answer

Some documents still require physical signatures—certain real estate, wills, some government forms. Know your jurisdiction. Business contracts almost never require wet signature.

Question 5

How do I prove a signature is valid?

Accepted Answer

E-signature platforms create audit trails—IP address, timestamp, email verification. Certificate of completion. Legally defensible evidence.

Question 6

Can I use e-signatures for employee documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes—offer letters, employment agreements, policies. W-4 and I-9 have specific rules. Most HR documents fine electronically.

Question 7

How do I set up signing order?

Accepted Answer

Sequential signing—person A signs, then person B gets notified. All platforms support this. Define order when sending. Tracks who's holding things up.

Question 8

What about templates?

Accepted Answer

Create templates for frequent documents. Pre-place signature and date fields. Reuse for consistency. Saves significant time on common contracts.

Question 9

Can signers use their phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all major platforms mobile-friendly. Draw signature, type name, or upload image. Easy for recipients. No app install required usually.

Question 10

How do I handle declined signatures?

Accepted Answer

Platform notifies you. You can reach out to discuss. Resend with changes if needed. Track reason for declines to improve documents.

Question 11

What integrations should I look for?

Accepted Answer

CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot), storage (Drive, Dropbox), document creation. Zapier for custom workflows. Reduces manual work.

Question 12

Is there a difference from digital signature?

Accepted Answer

Digital signatures use cryptographic verification—more secure, sometimes required for legal documents. E-signatures simpler, sufficient for most business use.

Question 13

How do I store signed documents?

Accepted Answer

Platforms store copies. Also download and store in your document system. Backup important contracts. Organized naming helps retrieval.

Question 14

What about international signatures?

Accepted Answer

E-signatures accepted in most countries. Some have specific requirements. Know regulations for key markets. Major platforms designed for global use.

Question 15

Can recipients refuse electronic signing?

Accepted Answer

They can request paper in some cases. Consumer protection laws may require alternative. Business-to-business usually no issue. Have a backup process.

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