Custom Fields
Add department codes, cost centers, P.O. numbers, and internal notes to ensure invoices contain all administrative metadata required for processing and approvals.
Using an invoice template with integrated eSignature and audit features supports enforceability under U.S. laws like ESIGN and UETA; maintain accurate signer identification, timestamps, and retention policies to strengthen evidentiary value.
Accounts Admin manages templates, user access, and organization-wide settings. They configure default invoice fields, establish approval routing, and review audit logs to maintain compliance and consistency across administrative billing.
Department Manager creates and issues invoices within assigned cost centers, reviews drafts, and signs for departmental approvals. They use saved templates to ensure invoices meet internal formatting and metadata requirements.
Add department codes, cost centers, P.O. numbers, and internal notes to ensure invoices contain all administrative metadata required for processing and approvals.
Automate quantity, rate, discount, tax, and subtotal calculations to reduce manual entry errors and maintain consistent numeric formatting across invoices.
Save standardized invoice layouts with prefilled sections and default values so administrative staff can generate consistent invoices quickly for recurring charges.
Configure currency symbols and exchange rate fields to handle invoices that cross departmental or international billing requirements while keeping internal records clear.
Produce print-ready PDF invoices that preserve layout integrity for archival purposes or for attaching to financial systems and procurement records.
Include approval and routing fields so invoice records capture sign-off details and simplify downstream reconciliation and audit processes.
Synchronize invoice data and templates with Google Docs to import content, export finalized PDFs to Drive, and maintain a central document repository accessible to administrative teams.
Connect templates to CRM records so customer and contract data populate automatically, reducing duplicate entry and ensuring invoices reference active account details for billing.
Save generated invoices to Dropbox or Google Drive folders with configurable naming conventions for version control and centralized backup of financial records.
Use conditional fields and default values to show or hide sections based on department, invoice type, or billing rules, ensuring templates remain relevant across administrative scenarios.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Approval Routing | Department-based |
| Auto-Archive After | 90 days |
| Late Fee Policy | 7 days grace |
| Notification Channel | Email and SMS |
Skynova templates are accessible from modern browsers on desktop and tablet, and through mobile-optimized pages for creating, previewing, and sending invoices while on the move.
For reliable performance, use the latest OS updates and browsers; when heavy editing or batch processing is required, switch to desktop to access full layout controls and integration settings.
A district finance office issues recurring vendor reimbursements and student activity invoices that must include fund and account codes for auditing
Resulting in clearer audit trails and faster fiscal close processes for the district
A city administration needs standardized invoices for permit fees and internal chargebacks that include permit numbers and departmental approvals
Leading to reduced processing time and improved transparency for municipal financial reporting
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal validity under U.S. law | ESIGN/UETA | ESIGN/UETA | ESIGN/UETA |
| Bulk Send capability | |||
| Template customization flexibility | High flexibility | High flexibility | Moderate flexibility |
| API access for automation | REST API | REST API | REST API |
7 years
Daily encrypted backups
Until release order
Minimum 3 years
Annual policy review
| Plan / Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical entry plan cost | Starting about $8 per user per month | Starting about $10 per user per month | Starting about $9.99 per user per month | Starting about $15 per user per month | Starting about $19 per user per month |
| Free tier availability | Limited trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Free tier with limits | Free trial available |
| API included with plan | Available on business plans | Available on business plans | Available on business plans | Available on business plans | Available on select plans |
| Per-signature fees | No separate per-signature fee typically | Varies by plan and volume | Varies by plan and volume | May apply on some tiers | May apply on some tiers |
| Enterprise support options | Tiered enterprise support available | Premium enterprise support available | Enterprise support available | Business support with upgrades | Enterprise support and onboarding |