eSignature
Electronic signature technology with legal compliance, signer authentication options, guided signing flows, and support for mobile and web signing to reduce paper handling and accelerate personnel approvals.
In the U.S., electronic signatures executed with compliant platforms meet ESIGN and UETA requirements; signNow provides features to support legal admissibility, while Close CRM focuses on CRM functionality rather than primary eSignature compliance controls.
An HR Manager uses signNow to distribute offer letters, policy acknowledgements, and onboarding forms. They rely on templates, Bulk Send, and audit trails to ensure compliance, reduce processing time, and maintain consistent recordkeeping across new hires and personnel changes.
A Sales Representative needs quick signing of commission agreements and client documents. They benefit from signNow's mobile signing, prefilled templates, and CRM integration to keep personnel and client records synchronized without manual duplication.
Electronic signature technology with legal compliance, signer authentication options, guided signing flows, and support for mobile and web signing to reduce paper handling and accelerate personnel approvals.
Reusable document templates that store role-specific fields, pre-fill options for personnel records, and centralized template libraries to standardize forms and lower per-transaction setup time.
Mass sending capabilities for routine personnel documents such as NDAs or policy acknowledgements, enabling batch delivery, individualized fields, and consolidated tracking for many recipients.
Drag-and-drop field placement, conditional fields, and validation to ensure mandatory personnel data is captured accurately before signature completion and submission.
Developer APIs and webhook support for automating document creation, status callbacks, and integration with HR systems or Close CRM to reduce manual steps.
Comprehensive, timestamped records for each transaction capturing events, IP addresses, and signer authentication steps to support compliance and dispute resolution.
Integration with Google Drive and Docs enables direct signing of documents stored in Drive, simplifies template creation from Docs, and supports collaborative edits before signature finalization for personnel teams.
Native or third-party connectors synchronize contact and deal data between signNow and CRMs such as Close, reducing duplicate data entry and enabling trigger-based document generation tied to personnel records.
Direct links to Dropbox and Drive store signed originals in centralized folders with configurable retention and access controls for personnel recordkeeping and audits.
Centralized, role-based templates speed preparation of recurring personnel forms, maintain version control, and enforce required fields for consistent data capture.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signer Order | Sequential |
| Webhook URL | Configurable endpoint |
| API Authentication | OAuth 2.0 |
| Document Retention Policy | 365 days |
Use modern browsers or the native mobile apps to access signNow and Close CRM; both support standard desktop and mobile environments for personnel workflows.
Ensure mobile devices run recent OS versions and use updated apps or browsers; corporate device policies should allow installation of signNow mobile or access to Close CRM web apps while enforcing device-level security and encryption.
HR team digitizes hire paperwork to accelerate start dates
Resulting in faster onboarding and clearer audit trails for compliance.
Sales managers need quick commission agreements sent to reps for signature
Leading to timely payouts and improved record accuracy.
| Feature comparison: signNow vs Close | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM |
|---|---|---|
| US electronic signature legal compliance | ||
| HIPAA support for health records | ||
| Native CRM integration and APIs | APIs, Zapier | API only |
| Bulk sending and mass signing support | Limited |
7 years
6 years
Daily backups
Enabled by default
Annual review