Explore Your Digital Signature – Questions Answered: How to Send a Digital Signature

Quick-start guide on how to send a digital signature

The airSlate SignNow eSignature solution is here to replace your handwritten autograph and enhance almost any paper-driven, manual workflows. Signing forms in electronic format saves time, cuts expenses, and offers you the agility to sign agreements and official forms from anyplace and anytime, on any system. Keep reading to learn about how you can begin enhancing your approval workflows and sign and send out documents for signing electronically.

Take the following steps below to understand how to send a digital signature:

1. Open your web browser and go to signnow.com.
2. Sign up for a free trial run or log in using your electronic mail or Google/Facebook credentials.
3. Click on User Avatar -> My Account at the top-right area of the webpage.
4. Personalize your User Profile by adding personal data and adjusting configurations.
5. Make and manage your Default Signature(s).
6. Get back to the dashboard webpage.
7. Hover over the Upload and Create button and select the needed option.
8. Click on the Prepare and Send option next to the document's name.
9. Enter the email address and name of all signers in the pop-up window that opens.
10. Make use of the Start adding fields option to begin to modify file and self sign them.
11. Click SAVE AND INVITE when completed.
12. Continue to fine-tune your eSignature workflow employing advanced features.

It can't be easier to find out how to send a digital signature than it is with airSlate SignNow. Make your account, modify and sign templates, ask for signatures, and keep track of every action taken to your documents.

What is the digital signature process?

A digital signature is a secure and legally recognized way to sign documents electronically. It uses cryptographic techniques to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the signed document. Digital signatures provide a way for individuals and businesses to verify the identity of the signer and ensure that the document has not been altered after signing. This process is essential in a variety of industries, including finance, legal, and healthcare, where secure and efficient document management is critical.

Steps to complete a digital signature

To send a digital signature using airSlate SignNow, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your airSlate SignNow account or create a new one if you are a new user.
2. Upload the document you want to sign or send for signature.
3. Use the fill and sign feature to complete any required fields within the document.
4. Click on the option to request signatures, and enter the email addresses of the recipients who need to sign the document.
5. Customize the signing order if necessary, and add any additional instructions for the signers.
6. Review the document and send it for signature.
7. Once all parties have signed, you will receive a notification, and the completed document will be securely stored in your account.

Legal use of digital signatures

Digital signatures are legally binding in the United States under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). These laws establish that electronic signatures hold the same legal weight as traditional handwritten signatures, provided that both parties consent to use electronic signatures and the process meets specific criteria. This legal recognition makes digital signatures a reliable option for businesses and individuals looking to streamline their document signing processes.

Security & Compliance Guidelines

When using digital signatures, it is essential to follow security and compliance guidelines to protect sensitive information. Key practices include:

• Using a secure platform like airSlate SignNow that complies with industry standards for data protection.
• Implementing strong authentication methods to verify the identity of signers.
• Ensuring that documents are encrypted during transmission and storage.
• Maintaining an audit trail that records all actions taken on the document, including when it was sent, viewed, and signed.

Documents You Can Sign

With airSlate SignNow, users can sign a wide variety of documents electronically, including:

• Contracts and agreements
• Invoices and purchase orders
• HR documents such as employee onboarding forms
• Legal documents including affidavits and powers of attorney
• Tax forms and financial statements

Sending & Signing Methods

airSlate SignNow offers flexible options for sending and signing documents. Users can choose to send documents via:

• Web browser: Upload and send documents directly from the airSlate SignNow website.
• Mobile app: Use the airSlate SignNow mobile app to manage documents on the go.
• Email: Send documents for signature directly through email invitations.

Recipients can sign documents from any device, ensuring convenience and accessibility.