Boost Employee Referral Legitimacy with eSignatures in Mexico

No specific technology or form of signature is required. Generally, any electronic “sound, symbol, or process” can be used as the form of signature.

Example of a non-biometric electronic signature, is a user identification code and password. When considering a biometric signature we are considering a proof of identity which is unique to the individual and is measurable. Examples of biometric signatures are finger prints, retina scans and voice prints.

However, as a general rule, the following types of documents typically cannot be signed using an eSignature: Marriage, birth, and death certificates. Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts.

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in Mexico and are provided for in the Federal Civil Code and the Federal Commerce Code.

The short answer is yes. As you can see, most countries have either permissive or two-tier laws when it comes to eSignatures. And even though two-tier laws, e.g. eIDAS, place more evidentiary weight on eSignatures that meet certain criteria, all types of eSignatures are still legal and valid under those laws.

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.

The Advanced Electronic Signature (FIEL for its acronym in Spanish) is a set of data attached to an electronic message, which purpose is to identify the issuer of the message as the legal author, just as if it was a written signature.

Electronic signatures have gained legal acceptance worldwide, making them a convenient and legally compliant method for signing various documents, including recommendation letters. The key to their legality lies in using recognized and secure electronic signature platforms that ensure the integrity of the signature.