Can Contracts Be Signed Electronically?
The E-Sign Act States That Signatures Should Not Be Denied Legal Validity Solely Because They Are Electronic, Which Means That a Contract That Is Signed...
The E-Sign Act states that signatures should not be denied legal validity solely because they are electronic, which means that a contract that is signed electronically can be brought into trial. However, a judge's willingness to accept that contract will depend on how the electronic document was signed.
Can a contract be digitally signed?
Simply put, yes, digital signatures are valid and enforceable. As long as certain requirements are met, they have the same legal effect as their written equivalents. Like a traditionally signed contract, one of the most important elements of validity is the signing party's intent to be bound.
How do you create a contract that can be signed electronically?
- Register for a free trial at DocuSign, and then log in.
- Upload the contract from your computer or from a file-sharing site (like Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive).
- Add the names and email addresses of your contract signers.
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