Signer Identity
Require full legal name, title, contact details, and government identification; specify acceptable ID types and whether notarization or credential analysis is required to verify authority.
A documented Account Signer Agreement reduces financial and operational risk by clarifying who may bind an account, supports ESIGN/UETA-compliant electronic execution, and creates an auditable record that helps avoid disputes and bank processing delays.
Typical organizations and roles that complete an Account Signer Agreement include treasury teams, legal departments, and vendor administrators.
Use the agreement to formalize internal delegation, satisfy banks and partners, and reduce ambiguity during transactions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential signing or parallel as required |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or enhanced KBA |
| Field Mapping | Auto-detect via Magic fields or manual placement |
| Retention Settings | Set document retention, audit trail, and export format |
Signer authentication, field formatting, and file type choices affect legal sufficiency and platform requirements for executing an Account Signer Agreement electronically.
Require full legal name, title, contact details, and government identification; specify acceptable ID types and whether notarization or credential analysis is required to verify authority.
Describe transaction categories, monetary thresholds, account access levels, and any geographic or temporal restrictions; include examples to prevent interpretation disputes and banking refusals.
Document the preferred authentication method (email, SMS, multi-factor, KBA, or SSO) and note any secondary verification steps required for higher-risk instructions.
Specify start and end dates or event-based termination triggers; include renewal mechanics and how effective dates interact with third-party acceptance policies.
Explain the process for revoking authority, required notice methods, and the effective date of revocation so banks and partners can rely on the termination.
State retention period, required file formats, who maintains originals, and how audit trails and notarization records are preserved for regulatory or legal review.
Takes effect on the MM/DD/YYYY entered or upon bank acceptance
Standard notice periods are 30 days unless otherwise specified
Schedule notarization or RON session before bank submission
Processing can take 3–10 business days depending on institution
Retention begins on execution date or upon bank acknowledgment
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |