Electronic Consent
A clause where parties expressly agree to receive, sign, and retain records electronically and waive the right to paper when permitted.
A clear remote agreement reduces ambiguity about execution, authentication, and delivery of documents, supports enforceability under ESIGN/UETA, and documents consent to electronic records while clarifying security and retention responsibilities for all parties.
The Business Remote Agreement is commonly prepared or signed by corporate officers, contract managers, vendors, and authorized representatives when in-person signing is impractical.
Use this agreement to document consent to electronic processes and to identify authorized signers and delivery methods in writing.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS OTP, or KBA |
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel routing |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and event log |
| Retention | Set automatic archive and retention policies |
Confirm platform capabilities and integrations to support secure signing, verification, and long-term storage.
Ensure chosen tools support required compliance standards (ESIGN/UETA, HIPAA where applicable) and retain machine-readable audit logs.
A clause where parties expressly agree to receive, sign, and retain records electronically and waive the right to paper when permitted.
Specify accepted signature methods (typed, drawn, or platform-based eSign) and any required authentication level.
Define how notices are delivered (email, platform messages) and when delivery is considered effective.
State confidentiality obligations, permitted disclosures, and duration of confidentiality obligations.
Detail security measures and responsibilities for protecting electronic records and personal data.
Specify the state law governing the agreement and the forum for dispute resolution.
Martin Properties processed tenant documents entirely online to close leases quickly
A healthcare provider implemented online consent and intake forms for patients
| 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 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 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |