Compliance
Built-in adherence to ESIGN and UETA standards, with options to support HIPAA and FERPA requirements for sensitive records when configured with appropriate agreements.
signNow supports electronic signature legality under ESIGN and UETA in the United States and can be configured for HIPAA or FERPA compliance when a business associate agreement or institutional safeguards are in place.
Manages templates, contract workflows, and signer routing across departments. This role configures templates for procurement, monitors signature status, coordinates bulk sends for vendor notices, and ensures documents meet agency language and approval requirements.
Oversees authentication policies, SSO configuration, and access controls for the platform. Responsibilities include ensuring encryption standards, reviewing audit logs, approving BAAs where required, and validating integrations with agency identity providers.
Built-in adherence to ESIGN and UETA standards, with options to support HIPAA and FERPA requirements for sensitive records when configured with appropriate agreements.
Multiple signer authentication methods including email, SMS, password, and certificate-based options to match agency identity-assurance policies.
REST APIs and SDKs enable automated document generation, signature workflows, and integration with government CRM or case management systems.
Batch sending and Bulk Send templates support mass distribution of routine forms or notices to registered constituents or staff lists.
Reusable, team-shared templates and prefilled fields reduce errors and speed up repetitive government processes and approvals.
Comprehensive tamper-evident audit trails with time stamps, IP addresses, and signer events for official recordkeeping.
Create and convert Google Docs into signNow templates to preserve form layout and reduce manual uploads while maintaining consistent field placement and metadata for government records.
Prebuilt connectors and APIs allow signNow to push signed documents and metadata back into Zendesk Sell or other CRM systems to maintain a single source of truth for case and contract records.
Automated saving of executed documents to Dropbox or other cloud storage with folder rules that align with agency retention and backup strategies.
Team-shared templates enforce required fields, conditional logic, and standard disclosures to reduce errors and simplify compliance audits across departments.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signer Authentication | Email or SMS |
| Retention Policy | 7 years |
| Audit Trail Capture | Enabled |
| Bulk Send Limits | 500 recipients |
Confirm platform compatibility early so mobile device management, browser security, and desktop OS policies align with your agency or department requirements.
Ensure mobile device management, browser update policies, and endpoint security configurations are reviewed with signNow integration or Zendesk Sell connectors to maintain compliance and minimize service interruptions.
An agency automates purchase orders from CRM to signNow to reduce paper handling and speed approvals
Leading to faster procurements and auditable records that meet audit and retention rules.
A city health department deploys digital consent forms for programs and links signed documents to case records in the CRM
Ensures secure storage and tamper-evident audit trails, improving compliance and service delivery.
| Criteria | signNow (Featured) | Zendesk Sell (Government) |
|---|---|---|
| Native eSignature Support | ||
| ESIGN/UETA Compliance | ||
| API for eSign | ||
| Bulk Send / Batch |
Capture signed PDF upon completion
Daily backups retained 30 days
Move to records archive after 1 year
Periodic review every 3 years
Follow agency-approved schedule
| Plan | signNow (Featured) | Zendesk Sell (Government) | Typical Price | Contract Type | Government Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Plan | signNow Business | Sell Team | $8–$20/user/mo | Monthly or annual | Small teams, limited compliance |
| Mid-tier Plan | signNow Business Premium | Sell Growth | $15–$35/user/mo | Annual | Growing teams with templates |
| Professional Plan | signNow Enterprise | Sell Professional | $25–$60/user/mo | Annual | Advanced workflows and APIs |
| Enterprise Plan | signNow Enterprise + BAA | Sell Enterprise | $40+/user/mo | Multi-year | Large agencies, compliance focus |
| Add-ons | Dedicated support, SSO | Advanced reporting | Variable | Contract addendum | Contract and compliance services |