Electronic signatures, like our DocuSign eSignature solution, are a legal way to digitally secure approvals on a document, contract or set of documents. Electronic signatures can replace your handwritten signature to speed up virtually any paper-driven, manual signature processes.
An electronic signature, like those generated by DocuSign eSignature, is a symbol, or other data in digital format, that attaches to an electronic document and is adopted by the “signer” or recipient of the signature request. Most often, e-signatures appear as an image of a physical signature. Electronic signatures are created online and applied to online documents. Instead of physically signing with a pen, you receive a request via email for your signature. All the “signing” is done online.
Electronically signing documents saves time, reduces the need for paper-driven processes and offers you the flexibility to sign a document from almost anywhere, on most devices. DocuSign eSignature can help you:
Eco-friendly DocuSign eSignature saves you an average of $36 per agreement by reducing hard costs —including paper, postage and printing.
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The terms “digital signature” and “electronic signature” are often used interchangeably, but they’re actually different. Digital signatures are a type of electronic signature that provides an extra level of security. Both electronic signatures, like DocuSign eSignature, and digital signatures are legally binding.
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally enforceable in most business and personal transactions in almost every country in the world. Learn more in this blog.
Electronic signatures can be used to sign documents of all shapes and sizes, including:
How do you use DocuSign eSignature to electronically sign a document or PDF?
How do you create and send a document or pdf for someone else to electronically sign?
DocuSign protects your highly confidential information by encrypting and making every document tamper-evident. Authentication options help prove that signers are who they say they are at the time of signing, helping ensure your documents have non-repudiation in a court of law. With DocuSign, the security of your documents, electronic signature authentication, and system security are top priorities. Learn more in this blog.
Now that you have a better understanding of electronic signatures, sign up for our DocuSign eSignature free trial and try e-signing documents for yourself.