Entity Name
The legal company name exactly as registered; mismatches with bank or government records can delay acceptance or require corrective filings.
A clear DSC Letter documents who may sign on behalf of the company, links that authority to a certificate or credential, and creates a record for auditors, banks, and counterparties. Properly prepared letters reduce ambiguity about authority, support ESIGN/UETA compliance, and simplify identity verification during high-value transactions.
The letter helps every stakeholder confirm identity, scope, and date ranges without requiring separate notarizations for routine verifications.
The legal company name exactly as registered; mismatches with bank or government records can delay acceptance or require corrective filings.
Full legal name, job title, and corporate ID number if applicable; include government ID details when requested for stronger identity proofing.
Reference the DSC serial number, issuing CA, and certificate validity dates so recipients can independently verify certificate status.
Describe precisely which documents the signer may execute, monetary limits if any, and whether authority is perpetual or transaction-specific.
Specify the start date and expiration or review date; this prevents disputes over actions taken outside the authorized window.
Provide a corporate contact, phone, and email for verification; note the process for confirming the letter’s authenticity.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer identity field | Require full legal name and email address |
| Certificate reference field | Make certificate serial required and read-only |
| Authentication method | Use email plus SMS or stronger MFA where available |
| Audit capture | Enable timestamps, IP, and certificate validation logs |
Ensure the selected provider can produce a tamper-evident signed file and retain verification metadata for audits and regulators.
Enter as MM/DD/YYYY when signing
Ensure DSC validity covers the effective period
Review authority annually or upon role change
Revoke if the signer leaves or loses authorization
Keep the signed letter per retention rules
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Optica documented delegated signing for financing agreements using a DSC Letter and embedded certificate data for easy verification.
Martin Properties issued a DSC Letter when authorizing leasing agents to sign rental agreements on behalf of the company.