Transférez Le Document Pour Signature. Obtenez Les Fonctionnalités Robustes De Signature électronique Dont Vous Avez Besoin.
Ajoutez des champs de signature, personnalisez votre invitation à signer, fixez une date d'expiration et autorisez le transfert d'un document à d'autres signataires.
What allow signature forwarding means for eSignature workflows
Allow signature forwarding is a workflow option that permits an authorized signer to delegate or forward a signing request to another individual. This capability can speed approvals when the original signer is unavailable, support defined delegation chains, or enable role-based signing assignments. Implemented correctly, it preserves signing intent and auditability; implemented poorly, it can introduce chain-of-custody and authentication concerns. Within signNow and comparable eSignature platforms, forwarding is typically governed by permission settings, notification controls, and audit logs to maintain compliance and traceability across the signing lifecycle.
Why teams consider enabling signature forwarding
Signature forwarding increases flexibility for distributed teams, reduces bottlenecks when primary signers are unavailable, and supports delegation workflows while retaining control through permissions and audit records.
Common challenges when allowing signature forwarding
Unclear delegation rules can create ambiguity about signer intent and responsibility for contractual obligations.
Forwarding without re-authentication increases risk of unauthorized signing or impersonation in sensitive transactions.
Incomplete audit trails make it difficult to prove the chain of custody when documents are contested.
User confusion over who is authorized to forward signatures can create workflow errors and processing delays.
Typical user roles involved in forwarded signing
Contract Manager
A Contract Manager configures forwarding rules, assigns delegation roles, and reviews audit logs. They ensure forwarded signatures comply with organizational policy and maintain documentation for legal review and recordkeeping.
Department Approver
A Department Approver receives forwarded signature requests and completes approvals on behalf of the original signer when permitted. They must authenticate and verify authorization before signing.
Organizations that commonly use signature forwarding
Public- and private-sector teams use forwarding to maintain operational continuity when primary signers are absent, while preserving administrative oversight.
Legal and contracts teams managing sequential approvals across offices and time zones.
Human resources departments delegating offer approvals or onboarding forms to authorized managers.
Healthcare and education admins routing forms when staff with signing authority are unavailable.
Forwarding is especially useful in environments that require role-based approvals and formal delegation, provided controls and logging are applied consistently.
Core features that support safe signature forwarding
Platforms that implement forwarding effectively combine delegation, authentication, and audit features to preserve governance and evidentiary value.
Delegation Controls
Granular delegation controls let administrators specify who may forward a signature request, define allowed recipients or roles, and require approval chains before a forwarded signer may complete the process.
Audit Trail
Comprehensive audit trails record who forwarded, when the forward occurred, the forwarded recipient identity, and all subsequent signing events to maintain a verifiable chain of custody and intent.
Authentication Methods
Multiple authentication options such as email validation, SMS one-time passcodes, and knowledge-based verification help ensure that forwarded recipients are the intended signers.
Permission Granularity
Role-based permissions allow organizations to limit forwarding to specific roles or users, preventing unauthorized delegation and ensuring only designated personnel can reassign signing tasks.
Notification Controls
Automated notifications inform original senders and administrators when forwarding occurs, providing context and an opportunity to intervene if a forward appears improper.
Template Integration
Integrating forwarding rules into reusable templates ensures consistent behavior across similar documents and reduces configuration errors during routine transactions.
soyez prêt à en obtenir plus
Choisissez une meilleure solution
How forwarded signing typically flows through a document
A concise flow shows the sender, forwarding step, recipient signing, and audit recording for forwarded signatures.
Initiate: Sender creates and assigns signer
Forward: Authorized signer delegates to alternate
Sign: New recipient authenticates and signs
Record: System logs events and outcomes
Collecter les signatures
24x
plus rapide
Réduire les coûts de
$30
par document
Économisez jusqu'à
40h
par employé / mois
Step-by-step: enabling signature forwarding in a workflow
Basic steps illustrate the configuration and verification tasks needed to support safe signature forwarding.
01
Configure policy: Set forwarding allowed or disallowed
02
Assign roles: Define who may forward
03
Require re-authentication: Enforce identity checks on forward
Essai gratuit de 7 jours. Choisissez le forfait dont vous avez besoin et essayez-le sans risque.
Tarification honnête pour des forfaits complets. airSlate SignNow propose des abonnements sans frais supplémentaires ni frais cachés lors du renouvellement.
Sécurité de niveau entreprise. airSlate SignNow vous aide à respecter les normes de sécurité mondiales.
Recommended workflow settings for allow signature forwarding
Configure these settings to balance delegation flexibility with security and traceability.
Setting Name
Configuration
Allow Signature Forwarding
Enabled
Forwarding Limit per Document
One forward
Require Original Signer Approval
Required
Notification on Forward
Email alert
Default Delegation Role
Manager
Device and platform considerations for forwarding
Verify that signers and delegates can access the eSignature platform across common devices so forwarding and signing do not fail due to compatibility issues.
iOS app:iOS 13 and later
Android app:Android 8.0 and later
Desktop browser:Chrome, Edge, Safari supported
Confirm that mobile apps, supported browsers, and authentication methods are up to date and configured correctly to ensure forwarded recipients can authenticate and complete signatures without friction.
Security controls relevant to forwarding
Encryption at rest:AES-256 encryption
Encryption in transit:TLS 1.2+ protection
Authentication options:Password, SMS code
Role-based access:Granular permissions
Audit logging:Immutable event records
Document integrity:Tamper-evident seals
Real-world scenarios using signature forwarding
Two illustrative examples show how controlled forwarding supports continuity across industries while maintaining traceability and compliance.
Real Estate Transaction
A brokerage sends a purchase agreement to an agent who forwards to an underwriter when authorized
Forwarding enforces role-based delegation for approvals
It prevents transaction delays when a primary signer is out of office
Leading to faster closings while preserving an auditable chain of custody and signer identity verification.
Healthcare Consent Forms
A clinic issues consent forms to a staff clinician who forwards to a supervising physician as permitted
Forwarding supports clinical delegation during shift changes
It reduces patient wait times with clear delegation pathways
Resulting in complete, authenticated records and minimized interruption to patient care with preserved audit trails.
Best practices for secure and auditable forwarding
Follow these operational and technical practices to allow forwarding while maintaining security, clarity, and legal defensibility.
Restrict forwarding to authorized roles only
Limit forwarding privileges to defined roles or individuals in your access control model, ensuring delegation occurs only through approved channels and reducing risk of unauthorized signature delegation.
Require re-authentication at each forward
Enforce identity verification for the forwarded recipient using SMS codes, SSO, or other multifactor methods so every signer in the delegation chain is authenticated before completing the document.
Maintain immutable audit trails for all events
Ensure the system records forwarding actions, timestamps, actor identities, and authentication evidence to support compliance, internal reviews, and legal defensibility in disputed transactions.
Communicate delegation clearly to all parties
Include a visible note in the document flow that identifies the forwarding event, explains delegation reason, and documents who authorized the forward to reduce confusion and provide context for recipients.
In the United States, forwarded electronic signatures can be valid under ESIGN and UETA when the signer s intent is clear and the platform records authentication and consent. Maintaining audit trails and proper authentication during forwarding helps demonstrate intent and enforceability in legal contexts.
Require re-authentication at the time of signing, such as an SMS one-time passcode, knowledge-based authentication, or corporate single sign-on. These measures reduce the risk of unauthorized signing and improve evidentiary value of the forwarded signature.
Review the platform audit logs for forwarding events, authentication evidence, and notification records. Retain preserved audit trails and metadata to establish the chain of custody and actions taken during the forwarding sequence.
Use role-based permissions, template-level forwarding controls, and administrative policies to restrict forwarding to specific user groups. Configure forwarding limits and approval requirements to keep delegation within your governance model.
Most enterprise eSignature systems, including signNow, log forwarding events with timestamps, user IDs, and IP addresses. Confirm that forwarding audit records are enabled and retained according to your retention policy for compliance and dispute resolution.
Verify recipient email accuracy, confirm recipient authentication capability, check that forwarding permissions are enabled, and review notifications for error messages. If problems persist, consult platform logs to identify authentication failures or permission conflicts.
How support for forwarding compares across platforms
A focused feature comparison shows forwarding availability and related capabilities in signNow and a leading competitor.
Feature / Vendor Availability
signNow (Recommended)
DocuSign
Allow signature forwarding
Delegation role granularity
Granular roles
Role-based
Per-recipient forwarding limit
Configurable
Limited
Audit trail on forwards
Detailed logs
Comprehensive
soyez prêt à en obtenir plus
Obtenez des signatures juridiquement contraignantes dès maintenant !
Cost and packaging notes across eSignature vendors
Pricing and packaging differ by vendor; below are representative starting points and feature inclusion notes for common plan tiers.
Plan / Vendor
signNow (Recommended)
DocuSign
Adobe Sign
Dropbox Sign
PandaDoc
Starting price (monthly, per user)
Starts at $8 per user per month
Starts at $10 per user per month
Starts at $16.99 per user per month
Starts at $11 per user per month
Starts at $19 per user per month
Free trial availability
Offers a 14-day free trial period
Offers a free trial period
Trial included with Acrobat subscription
Offers a trial for new users
Provides a free trial period
API access included
Full REST API access included with paid plans
API access on developer plans
API included with enterprise plans
REST API available on paid plans
API included with Business plans
Bulk send included
Bulk send available on select plans
Bulk send on specific tiers
Bulk send on enterprise tiers
Bulk send available on paid plans
Bulk send on Business plans
Support for signature forwarding
Supports controlled forwarding with delegation controls
Supports forwarding and delegation workflows
Supports delegation via admin controls
Supports forwarding with access controls
Supports forwarding with role permissions
Comment permettre aux destinataires de transférer votre document à d'autres signataires
Rendez le processus de transfert d'un document pour signature rapide et facile avec airSlate SignNow. Cette fonctionnalité est utile lorsque vous ne savez pas qui est le dernier approbateur.
Facile à démarrer
Sélectionnez le document ou le modèle que vous devez envoyer pour approbation à plusieurs signataires et choisissez Inviter à signer.
Ajouter des signataires et attribuer des rôles
Si votre document ne comporte pas de champs remplissables, il s'ouvrira dans l'éditeur airSlate SignNow. Ajoutez les e-mails de vos signataires, créez des rôles et organisez l'ordre de signature.
Facilitez la signature
Accélérez la complétion du document en ajoutant des champs remplissables depuis le panneau de gauche. Cliquez simplement et déposez le champ remplissable où vous le souhaitez sur le document.
Conseil : Personnalisez les champs remplissables pour recueillir les informations dont vous avez besoin de vos signataires.
Personnalisez votre invitation à signer
Une fois que votre document est prêt à être signé, modifiez le sujet et le message de l'e-mail si nécessaire et cliquez sur Options avancées. Cochez la case Permettre le transfert et envoyez votre invitation.
Permettre aux signataires de transférer
Une fois qu'un destinataire reçoit votre document, il peut facilement le transférer à un autre signataire au nom de l'expéditeur. Il doit cliquer sur PARAMÈTRES et sélectionner Transférer l'invitation.
Remarque : Une fois qu'un destinataire a transféré le document à un signataire, le propriétaire du document verra le nouveau signataire dans son compte airSlate SignNow. De plus, le nouveau signataire sera ajouté à l'historique du document.
Nous utilisons des cookies pour améliorer la sécurité, personnaliser l'expérience utilisateur améliorer nos activités de marketing (y compris la coopération avec nos partenaires de tiers) et pour une autre utilisation commerciale. Cliquez ici pour lire notre politique de cookies. En cliquant sur « Accepter » vous acceptez l'utilisation des cookies.... En savoir plusLire moins
