Custom Templates
Templates allow preset fields for project codes, instrument serial numbers, validation evidence, and sponsor-specific billing requirements, reducing manual entry and errors during invoicing workflows.
Standardized templates improve accuracy and speed approvals while preserving compliance details required by sponsors and regulatory teams.
A project manager coordinates contractors, documents milestones, and verifies completed work against specifications. They use templates to confirm scope, attach validation certificates, and ensure invoices reflect approved change orders and project codes for audit traceability during inspections and sponsor reviews.
An accounts payable specialist validates invoice line items against purchase orders, applies correct general ledger codes, and ensures payment follows institutional policies. They require consistent fields, PO matching, and an auditable signature trail to process payments and support external audits.
Consolidating these users on a single template and secure signing process reduces disputes and shortens payment cycles.
Templates allow preset fields for project codes, instrument serial numbers, validation evidence, and sponsor-specific billing requirements, reducing manual entry and errors during invoicing workflows.
Bulk Send enables distributing identical invoices or billing notices to multiple contractors or cost centers while retaining individualized fields and tracking for each recipient.
Comprehensive audit logs capture signer identity, timestamps, IP addresses, and document changes to support internal audits and external regulatory reviews.
Prebuilt connectors with ERPs, procurement systems, and cloud storage let invoicing data flow directly into accounting systems and reduce reconciliation work.
Mobile-capable signing ensures field engineers and on-site contractors can approve invoices promptly from phones or tablets.
HIPAA-capable configurations and available BAAs support handling protected health information in healthcare construction projects when required by institution policy.
Templates stored in Google Docs can be merged with billing data and converted to signed PDFs, enabling collaborative editing while preserving a final locked record for compliance.
Connections to CRM and ERP systems allow invoice fields to populate from purchase orders and contract records, reducing manual rekeying and improving GL accuracy.
Cloud storage integration stores executed invoices and attachments in a centralized folder structure with controlled access and retention policies aligned to institutional requirements.
Custom fields capture life sciences–specific data such as grant numbers, study IDs, equipment serials, and validation references required for audit-ready documentation.
| Feature | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Approval Order | Sequential routing |
| Expiration | 30 days |
| Auto-archive | On completion |
| Signature Type | Electronic or certified |
Confirm browser and OS minimum versions, test the signing flow on representative devices, and document any limitations for field users to avoid delays during approvals.
A research hospital used a standardized construction invoice template to capture HVAC validation, cleanroom certification, and instrumentation costs in one file
Resulting in faster approvals and clearer audit records.
A university facilities team required contractors to attach calibration and commissioning certificates to invoices
Ensures payments proceed only after verification of compliant installation.
| Feature | signNow (Featured) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESIGN / UETA validity | |||
| HIPAA support | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) |
| Bulk Send capability | |||
| API availability | REST API | REST API | REST API |
| Plan / Vendor | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Dropbox Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly) | $8 per user | $10 per user | $9.99 per user | Free tier available | $19 per user |
| Free tier | Limited free | No free for business features | Trial available | Basic free plan | Trial available |
| API access | Included in paid plans | Included in paid plans | Included in enterprise plans | Included in paid plans | Included in paid plans |
| HIPAA support | Available with BAA | Available with BAA | Available with BAA | Not standard | Available with enterprise |
| Bulk Send included | Yes on business tiers | Yes on standard tiers | Yes on enterprise | Available | Available on higher tiers |