What Is an Electronic Signature?
An electronic signature (eSignature) is any digital mark that a person attaches to a document to indicate their intent to agree to its contents. This can be a typed name, a drawn signature, an uploaded image of a handwritten signature, or a cryptographic certificate. Under U.S. federal law (ESIGN Act) and equivalent legislation in over 60 countries, electronic signatures carry the same legal weight as handwritten signatures for most types of documents.
How Signova's eSigning Works
Signova provides a browser-based eSigning platform that requires no software installation. You upload a document (PDF, Word, or generate one using Signova's AI), place signature fields, and either sign immediately or send to recipients. The platform supports typed signatures, drawn signatures, and uploaded signature images. Every signing event is timestamped and logged with the signer's IP address and email address.
eSigning for Business Documents
Businesses use eSigning for a wide range of operational documents. Human resources teams use it for offer letters, NDAs, and employment contracts. Sales teams use it for service agreements and vendor contracts. Real estate professionals use it for lease agreements and purchase agreements. Legal teams use it for settlement agreements and licensing contracts. Signova supports all of these use cases with a single platform.
Security and Compliance
Signova's eSigning platform uses AES-256 encryption for document storage and TLS 1.3 for data transmission. The audit trail for each signed document includes the signer's email, IP address, browser fingerprint, and the exact timestamp of each action. This level of documentation exceeds the evidentiary requirements of most courts and regulatory bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is eSigning legally valid in all countries?
Electronic signatures are legally valid in most countries, including the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, and most of Asia. A small number of document types (wills, certain real estate deeds) may require wet signatures in specific jurisdictions.
What file formats does Signova support for eSigning?
Signova supports PDF files for eSigning. You can also generate a document directly in Signova using the AI document generator and sign it immediately.
Can I use Signova to eSign documents for my clients?
Yes. You can send documents to any number of recipients for their eSignatures. Recipients do not need a Signova account to sign.
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