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FAQs
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What is the digital signature law in the US?
The ESIGN Act is a federal law that regulates signatures in electronic formats. The law provides consumer protection to anyone doing business online in the US or its territories. To comply, organizations have to preserve records and make sure signers know their signature is binding.
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Are electronic signatures valid in Florida?
The Electronic Signature Act – ESA, was passed by the Florida Legislature in 1996. The Florida Statute states that electronic signatures have the same legal force as written signatures unless otherwise provided by law.
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What are the four requirements for an electronic signature to be valid?
eIDAS digital signature requirements include: Identity - Signatory is identified and validated. Intent - Record of signatory understanding of content and intent to sign. Reliable - Is reliable and secure for the specific use case.
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How to tell if an electronic signature is valid?
Once the signing process is complete, some providers may digitally seal the documents using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), an industry-standard encryption management technology. This seal indicates the electronic signature is valid and that the document hasn't been tampered with or altered since the date of signing.
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Why are electronic signatures not accepted?
While electronic signatures are legal, anyone who wants to use one in court should be prepared to prove that there wasn't any tampering after the document was signed. If a judge finds any reason to doubt the authenticity of an eSignature, they may declare it inadmissible in court.
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Are eSignatures valid in all 50 states?
The U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act in 2000 legislated that electronic signatures are legal in every state and U.S. territory where federal law applies.
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Which documents cannot be signed electronically?
Electronic signatures are not permitted to be used in executing wills or codicils, contracts relating to the alienation of immovable property, bills of exchange such as cheques, and long-term agreements for immovable property, which are in excess of ten years.
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Are electronically signed documents legal?
While electronic signatures are legal, anyone who wants to use one in court should be prepared to prove that there wasn't any tampering after the document was signed. If a judge finds any reason to doubt the authenticity of an eSignature, they may declare it inadmissible in court.
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