Automatic timestamp
Captures the precise date and time when a signer completes the assigned action, writing that value into document metadata and any visible field output.
A stamp time field provides a reliable, system-generated timestamp tied to signing events, which strengthens record accuracy, supports dispute resolution, and helps meet timestamping requirements for regulatory compliance.
Account administrators configure platform-wide settings for stamp time fields, set timezone and server capture policies, manage retention rules, and control template-level defaults to ensure consistent timestamp handling across the organization.
Workflow owners or template managers place stamp time fields in templates, assign visibility and permission settings, and validate that audit logging and retention meet internal controls and regulatory requirements for their department.
Captures the precise date and time when a signer completes the assigned action, writing that value into document metadata and any visible field output.
Records timestamps with timezone or converts to UTC to ensure consistent cross-region verification and to avoid ambiguity in legal or operational contexts.
Once recorded, the timestamp entry is tied to the transaction record and protected by the platform's audit integrity mechanisms to prevent tampering.
Configure the stamp time field to display a human-readable time on the document or to remain hidden while still being logged in the audit trail and metadata.
Each stamp time field event is linked to a detailed audit entry showing signer identity, IP address, device type, and event timestamp for evidentiary purposes.
Include stamp time fields in reusable templates so timestamp capture is consistent across recurring agreements and workflows without manual placement.
Insert stamp time fields through the Google Docs integration to record when collaborators finalize document portions, letting workflows started in Docs carry a verifiable timestamp into the signing system's audit logs.
When connected to CRM systems, the stamp time field captures the exact moment a contract was executed and syncs that timestamp to the deal record for sales reporting and compliance.
Configured templates with stamp time fields automatically store completed documents and their timestamps to cloud repositories, preserving timestamp metadata alongside the signed file.
Create and manage templates that include pre-placed stamp time fields so repetitive agreements consistently capture timestamps without manual placement.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Stamp Field Mode | Auto-capture |
| Timezone Policy | UTC-convert |
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Visibility Setting | Visible or Hidden |
| Retention Rule | 7 years |
The stamp time field works across modern desktops and mobile devices but requires an up-to-date browser or the vendor mobile app for consistent timestamp accuracy.
For reliable results ensure device clocks are synchronized and users complete signing while online so the server can record authoritative UTC-based timestamps and store them in the secure audit trail.
Patient consent forms require precise timing for legal validity
Resulting in clearer compliance records for audits and HIPAA-related reviews
Closing documents need verifiable timestamps to sequence events precisely
Leading to a documented sequence that reduces disputes and clarifies liability
| Comparison Criteria Across Vendors and Features | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp time field availability and mode | Server-side | Server-side |
| Visible timestamp on document | ||
| Immutable audit entry | ||
| Paper-based equivalence (manual) | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Retain signed records seven years or as required
Archive logs annually to immutable storage
Daily backups to redundant regions
Follow legal holds before deletion
Maintain access logs for five years
| Plan and Vendor Comparison | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly starting price | $8/user | $10/user | $9/user | $9/user |
| Free trial availability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stamp Time Field included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Audit trail depth | Detailed | Detailed | Detailed | Detailed |
| API access level | Full API | Limited API | Full API | Full API |
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