Resolution Summary
Concise statement of what the board authorized, including transaction limits or time-limited authorities, so external parties understand the exact scope.
A concise, accurate notification reduces delays, avoids disputed transactions, and gives third parties the evidence they need to accept new signatories or approvals.
Tailor recipients and attachments to the requestor’s requirements—banks often ask for a certificate of incumbency or notary acknowledgement while vendors may accept a signed notification only.
Typically an authorized officer with delegated corporate authority; signs when board minutes or bylaws designate executive signing power for contracts, bank authorizations, or operational decisions. Confirm with the corporate bylaws or board resolution to ensure the officer’s authority is current and documented.
Often responsible for preparing and certifying the resolution and attaching meeting minutes or a certificate of incumbency; may certify copies and confirm the resolution’s adoption for delivery to third parties.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Type | Electronic signature with audit trail |
| Authentication | Email + SMS or advanced authentication |
| Attachments | Require minutes and certificate upload |
| Retention | Enable audit logs and document storage |
Ensure the provider offers retention and export options that meet regulatory and internal recordkeeping requirements.
Concise statement of what the board authorized, including transaction limits or time-limited authorities, so external parties understand the exact scope.
Full legal name, formation state, and registered address to tie the resolution to the correct legal entity for banks or registrars.
List names, titles, and signing limits to identify who may execute documents or access accounts on the corporation’s behalf.
Date of adoption and any expiration or sunset provision that limits how long the authorization remains in force.
Certified minutes, certificate of incumbency, or corporate seal when requested to substantiate the resolution’s adoption.
Notarization or RON session details when recipients require a notarized acknowledgement for acceptance.
Save a flattened PDF/A with embedded audit trail so the document and signature metadata remain intact for future verification and legal review.
Keep a signed DOCX or source file for internal recordkeeping; store separately from the notarized or finalized PDF to prevent accidental edits.
Export signer metadata (timestamps, IP addresses, authentication method) to accompany the final document when required by banks or auditors.
Maintain version history and label files clearly (e.g., 'Resolution_Signed_2026-06-01.pdf') to avoid confusion during future reviews.
Record the meeting date; effective authority usually begins on this date
Specify if different from adoption; governs when actions may be taken
Provide certified copy promptly; banks often expect updates within 10–30 days
Audio/video recordings often retained 5–10 years under RON rules
Archive signed notice with minutes for at least 3 years
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |