How to Sign a Document Electronically
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Sign.Plus is a premium electronic signature solution that allows individuals and corporates to self-sign documents or send them for a signature through supported devices and platforms, including web browsers, Windows desktops, Mac devices, iPhones and iPad, Android phones and tablets, Gmail, Google Drive and much more.
How to Electronically Sign a Document
Upload document(s)
On your Sign.Plus dashboard, find the Sign tool and upload your document. Add recipient's name, email, signing order.
For enhanced security, select the Recipient Verification icon to set an identity verification method for each recipient. For face-to-face transactions, choose the Sign in Person role for your designated signer.
Edit and eSign
To prepare your document for signature, add available annotations from the left-hand bar like signature, text, initials, date, and checkboxes. Customize by dragging these elements around and choosing different fonts and colors as needed.
If you are self signing your document, you will be prompted to sign at this step.
Send your document
Well done! Your document is ready.
Please follow the prompts for sending out your document. You'll receive email notifications with any further steps required.
Otherwise, click on Download to access your finished document right away.
What is an electronic signature?
An electronic signature is a digital signature used to indicate the signatory's agreement to the contents of an electronic document. It is a legal way to sign documents without the need for physical signatures, paper documents, or in-person meetings. An electronic signature can take many forms, such as a scanned image of a handwritten signature, a signature created using a stylus or finger on a touchscreen device, or even a digital representation of a person's signature created using specialized software.
Electronic signatures (e-Signatures) are widely used in business and legal contexts, including contracts, agreements, and other important documents. e-Signatures are generally considered to be legally binding and enforceable, as long as they meet certain requirements for authentication, security, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The US Federal ESIGN Act defines eSignatures as "an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with a contract or other record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record."
Why use e-signatures to sign documents?
Electronic signatures offer a range of benefits for document management. e-Signatures provide a fast, convenient, and secure way to sign documents from anywhere, at any time using any device. With eSignatures, individuals and professionals can simplify and streamline document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity. Electronic signatures also offer enhanced security features to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of fraud or unauthorized access. E-signatures can save businesses money by reducing the costs associated with printing, storing, and managing paper documents, while also improving customer experience by providing a fast, easy, and convenient way to sign documents. Learn more about benefits of electronic signatures.
Benefits of electronic signatures at a glance:
Sign from anywhere, anytime, on any device.
Streamline workflows and reduce costs.
Collaborate with team members in real-time.
Protect sensitive information with data encryption and multiple layers of security.
Reduce fraud with tamper-proof audit trails.
Monitor the progress of signature requests in real-time.
Legally binding.
Are electronic signatures legal to sign documents?
Yes, electronic signatures are legal and widely recognized as valid under various international laws and regulations. Sign.Plus complies with U.S. ESIGN and UETA Acts, as well as the European Union’s eIDAS Regulation, ensuring that electronic signatures carry the same legal weight as traditional handwritten ones in many countries and industries.
How to sign documents electronically from computer:
Sign up for a free account with Sign.Plus to create a free electronic signature.
Go to the Sign section, and upload the documents you wish to send out for a signature.
Click on the Request Signature button.
Add the recipients name and email, specify the signing step/order, and click Next.
Add the fields to the document and assign each filed to a recipient. You can add a signature, initials, date, text field, and checkbox.
Click Next to review everything, and click Send to start the signing process.
How to sign documents electronically from phone:
Sign up for a free account with Sign.Plus to create a free electronic signature.
Go to Sign, followed by Request Signature.
In the Add Documents section of your request, tap on Scan Document or Add File. Then, tap on Next.
Once you reach the Add Recipients section of your request, provide the following information: Name, Email and Role. Then tap Done, followed by Next.
In Add Fields, you have the following options to request from your recipients: a signature, initials, the date of the signature, a checkbox, and text annotations. Simply drop them anywhere on your document.
Click Next to review everything, and click Send to start the signing process.
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