eSignature
Secure, compliant electronic signatures with configurable signing order, reusable signature fields, and compatibility with ESIGN and UETA, supporting legal validity for client agreements and engagement letters.
In the United States, signNow eSignatures meet ESIGN and UETA requirements when executed properly; firms should still confirm document-specific admissibility and any additional rules for regulated sectors like healthcare and education.
Responsible for account configuration, user provisioning, and security settings. Administrators define retention policies, set up integrations with Close CRM, and manage billing, ensuring the firm’s signing and lead workflows follow internal policies and compliance requirements.
Handles client intake forms, initiates signature requests, and validates captured lead data before syncing to Close CRM. They maintain templates, follow reminder schedules, and ensure that documents are routed properly to attorneys and stored according to firm retention rules.
Secure, compliant electronic signatures with configurable signing order, reusable signature fields, and compatibility with ESIGN and UETA, supporting legal validity for client agreements and engagement letters.
Library templates allow law firms to standardize intake and retainer documents, insert conditional fields, and reduce repetitive preparation time while maintaining consistent client-facing documents.
Ability to send the same document to multiple recipients with individualized fields and tracking, useful for routine notices or batch engagement confirmations.
Prebuilt connectors and Zapier support for CRMs including Close, document storage platforms, and practice-management systems to synchronize leads and signed documents.
Comprehensive, timestamped audit logs showing signer actions, IP addresses, and event history to support evidentiary needs and internal compliance reviews.
Role-based permissions, team management, and folder sharing to segment client files and limit access according to firm roles and confidentiality requirements.
signNow offers direct integration options and connector workflows to push signed documents and extracted form fields into Close CRM or other practice management systems to maintain a single client record and streamline follow-up processes.
Native integrations with Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box let firms store signed agreements in central repositories and apply retention policies consistent with firm records management practices while keeping files accessible to authorized staff.
Template creation supports conditional fields, calculated fields, and preset signer roles so legal teams can standardize engagement letters and ensure required clauses are included every time without manual edits.
A documented API enables automatic document generation, signature requests, and lead data transfers from intake forms directly into case management and CRM platforms, supporting deep automation.
| Feature | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Auto-Archive Policy | 30 days |
| Lead Field Mapping | Name, Email, Matter Type |
| Notification Recipients | Intake team |
| Signature Routing | Sequential |
signNow supports modern web browsers and native mobile apps so legal teams can collect signatures and lead data from any common device.
For best results ensure devices run supported operating systems, keep browsers updated, and use the signNow mobile app for offline signing and secure storage synchronization.
A midsize plaintiff firm uses an online intake form to capture client facts and contact details in one submission
Resulting in faster client onboarding, unified records, and clearer lead ownership for intake staff.
A corporate counsel team sends standardized engagement letters and NDAs that require signatures and supplementary disclosures
Leading to consistent documentation, reduced errors, and auditable sign-off for audits and client reviews.
| Feature or Compliance Criteria List | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM | Paper-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead management and capture availability | Native lead capture via forms | Native CRM lead capture | Manual intake only |
| eSignature capability | Yes, built-in eSignature | No native eSignature | Handwritten signatures |
| Audit trail and evidence | Detailed digital audit log | Limited signature metadata | Paper file stamps |
| Integration with CRMs | Direct or via connectors | Native CRM features | Manual data entry |
Retain client agreements seven years
Daily snapshot backups
Move closed matters to cold storage
Immediate freeze on deletion
Provide PDF + audit certificate
| Provider pricing and features overview | Provider | Plan | Monthly Price (USD) | Lead Management Included | Typical Legal Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| signNow eSignature (Recommended) | Business | $8 per user | $8 per user/month (annual) | Integrations for lead capture and form fields | Client intake and retainer signing |
| Close CRM sales platform | Starter/Professional | From $29 per user | $29 per user/month | Native lead management and pipelines | Lead tracking and follow-up for services |
| DocuSign eSignature | Standard | From $10 per user | $10 per user/month | CRM integrations available | Complex agreement execution and tracking |
| Adobe Sign | Business | From $14.99 per seat | $14.99 per seat/month | Integrates with CRMs | Enterprise contract workflows |
| PandaDoc | Business | From $19 per user | $19 per user/month | Proposal and CRM integrations | Proposal-to-signature workflows |