Custom fields
Flexible invoice fields for campaign codes, retainer allocations, hourly breakdowns, and expense categories to preserve structured billing data for accounting and audits.
A ready-made notary invoice template ensures consistent billing and notarization across campaigns, reduces administrative overhead, and supports clear audit trails for client billing and legal verification.
Manages billing for multiple client accounts, reconciles notarized receipts with campaign budgets, and enforces consistent invoice standards across the agency to reduce disputes and support bookkeeping.
Provides project-based public relations services and needs a notarized invoice when clients require formal verification for regulatory filings, reimbursements, or audit trails.
PR agencies, communications teams, and independent consultants who handle sensitive deliverables often need notarized invoices to satisfy contractual or regulatory requirements.
These users benefit from reduced processing time, clearer documentation, and stronger evidence for audits or client disputes.
Flexible invoice fields for campaign codes, retainer allocations, hourly breakdowns, and expense categories to preserve structured billing data for accounting and audits.
Dedicated jurat section with signer declaration, notary signature line, official seal placement, and standardized language to satisfy state notarial conventions.
Template-driven auto-fill from client records and previous invoices to reduce manual entry, avoid transcription errors, and accelerate invoice issuance.
Comprehensive signing events log capturing timestamps, IP addresses, and signer authentication steps to support evidentiary needs and dispute resolution.
Show or hide notarization fields based on client or document type so only required invoices request notarization, simplifying the user experience.
Field-level locking after notarization to prevent post-notarization edits and ensure document integrity for compliance and archival purposes.
Automatic saving and versioning of notarized invoices in Google Drive, enabling shared access for billing teams and simplifying attachment retrieval during audits and reconciliations.
Bi-directional synchronization of client billing contacts and invoice metadata with a CRM so invoices inherit correct contact and contract reference data without manual entry.
Direct attachments from Dropbox allow quick inclusion of receipts or third-party documents into the invoice package while preserving original file metadata for verification.
Customizable invoice templates with embedded notary blocks, fixed terms language, and conditional fields that adapt to different client or regulatory notarization requirements.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Authentication Level | Two-factor |
| Retention Policy | 7 years |
| Notary Evidence Capture | Video + metadata |
| Approval Routing | Two-step finance signoff |
Ensure the platform and devices you choose support secure signing, identity verification, and the notary workflows required by your jurisdiction.
For remote notarization, verify compatibility with webcam, microphone, and stable internet; for in-person notarization, ensure printed copies preserve notarization fields and seals.
A public relations agency issued invoices to a government contractor that required notarized attestations for deliverables and expense reports.
Resulting in faster contract reconciliation, fewer payment hold-ups, and clear evidence for procurement audits.
An independent communications consultant submitted reimbursable travel and vendor invoices to a corporate client that required notarized verification for certain expenses.
Resulting in accepted reimbursements, a defensible audit record, and reduced follow-up questions from finance teams.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| E-signature legal validity | ||
| Remote notarization support | Limited | |
| Audit trail granularity | High | High |
| Max attachment size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
Maintain notarized invoices for at least seven years
Issue invoices within 30 days of service completion
Log notary events immediately after signing
Quarterly review of notarized document storage
Securely delete records after retention ends
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Acrobat Sign | Dropbox Sign | PandaDoc | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Acrobat Sign | Dropbox Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical small-business plan | Business plan with core eSignature features | Standard plan for individuals and small teams | Acrobat Pro with Sign included | Standard plan for small teams | Business plan focused on docs and templates |
| Developer API offering | REST API with SDKs, webhooks, and developer docs | REST API with extensive SDKs and integrations | REST API and Adobe I/O SDKs | REST API with developer guides | REST API with SDKs and webhooks |
| Mobile app capabilities | iOS/Android apps for creating, signing, and managing notarized PDFs | Mobile signing and management apps | Mobile signing integrated with Acrobat mobile | Mobile signing and management apps | Mobile signing and workflow apps |
| Cloud storage & integrations | Native integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox, Salesforce | Integrations: Salesforce, Google, Box | Integrations: Document Cloud, Drive, Salesforce | Native Dropbox and Google integrations | Integrations: CRMs and cloud storage |
| Enterprise compliance support | BAA and enterprise security options available | Enterprise compliance features and BAAs available | Enterprise compliance programs and BAAs available | Enterprise options and compliance offerings | Enterprise security and compliance features available |