e-signatures
Electronic consent marks
E-signatures, or electronic signatures, are digital methods of signing documents that carry legal weight similar to handwritten signatures.
They range from typing your name in a signature field to using specialized software that captures a stylus-drawn signature or applies cryptographic verification.
E-signatures have become standard in business contracts, real estate transactions, and government forms, eliminating the need to print, sign, and scan documents.
The loan documents were completed with e-signatures in minutes.
Cryptographic authentication document
- encryptionConverting data into code
- PKIDigital certificate management infrastructure
- biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
- cryptographicInvolving coded communication
hash · private key · public key · blockchain · verification · two-factor · authentication · API
Legally or morally required
- enforceabilityCapacity for legal compulsion
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- complianceAdhering to requirements
validity · consent · witness · notarization · audit trail · timestamp · intent · jurisdiction
Electronic signature software
- recipientOne who receives something
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- approvalFavorable opinion given
notification · reminder · sequential · completion · dashboard · tracking · status · turnaround
Using no printed materials
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- cost savingsReduction in expenditure
- onboardingNew member integration process
- HREmployee management department
real estate · sales contracts · invoices · NDAs · procurement · closing deals · mortgage · insurance
Pointed implement for marking
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- stampMark-making device
digital certificate
Cryptographic authentication document
- encryptionConverting data into code
- PKIDigital certificate management infrastructure
- biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
cryptographic · hash · private key · public key · blockchain · verification · two-factor · authentication · API · cloud-based
binding
Legally or morally required
- enforceabilityCapacity for legal compulsion
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- contractEnforceable written agreement
compliance · validity · consent · witness · notarization · audit trail · timestamp · intent · jurisdiction · admissibility
DocuSign
Electronic signature software
- recipientOne who receives something
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
approval · notification · reminder · sequential · completion · dashboard · tracking · status · turnaround · automation
paperless
Using no printed materials
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- cost savingsReduction in expenditure
- onboardingNew member integration process
HR · real estate · sales contracts · invoices · NDAs · procurement · closing deals · mortgage · insurance · banking
stylus
Pointed implement for marking
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- digital servicese-billing, e-statements, e-government, e-governance, e-filing
- e-governmente-governance, online services, service delivery, federal systems, e-filing
- HR softwareATS, payroll software, applicant tracking, performance management, talent management
- Hiring Techapplicant tracking, ATS, talent acquisition, Greenhouse, talent pools
- document servicesprinting, copying, scanning, faxing, shredding
- Touchlesscontactless, automatic doors, automatic door, hand dryers, automatic flush
e-signatureswet signatures
Ink-applied personal marks
autograph · wax seals · autographs · signet rings · thumbprints
e-signature, signature, signatures, sign, signs, signed, signing, signer, signers