Client Identity
Legal full name, date of birth, and government ID reference. These items support identity proofing and reduce mismatches with tax and compliance records.
A complete contact form reduces miscommunication, supports regulatory recordkeeping, and speeds onboarding by providing authoritative client identifiers and routing rules. For consumer-facing records, electronic execution must meet ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and applicable state UETA or ESRA rules to be equivalent to paper.
Teams and individuals who rely on the Client Advisor Contact Form include client-facing advisors, intake specialists, compliance officers, and administrative staff responsible for onboarding and account maintenance.
Depending on workflow, the signer may be the client (to confirm details and consent) and an advisor or staff member (to attest to collection and verification).
Legal full name, date of birth, and government ID reference. These items support identity proofing and reduce mismatches with tax and compliance records.
Primary address, mailing address if different, primary phone, and primary email. Use validated formats to avoid bounced emails or failed delivery.
Name and office of the assigned advisor or team, plus an internal reference number to enable routing and role-based access controls in the CRM.
Explicit checkboxes for email, SMS, and phone consent that document method, scope, and ability to withdraw consent in line with ESIGN disclosure expectations.
Short notice describing how data will be used and retained, plus a link or reference to the full privacy policy for required disclosures.
Physical or electronic signature with a date. For consumer relationships, include consent language required by ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96).
A clear copy of a government-issued photo ID to support identity verification and reduce downstream KYC friction.
Utility bill or bank statement dated within 60–90 days to confirm mailing address when required for compliance.
Where applicable, include W-9 or other tax forms requested by the payer to avoid backup withholding.
Any industry-specific authorizations or HIPAA privacy addenda required before sharing protected information.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Client Email | Auto-validate; trigger welcome email |
| Signature | Require signer authentication |
| Advisor ID | Populate CRM owner field |
| Retention Tag | Apply document retention policy |
Confirm the platform supports PDF and DOCX imports, secure hosting, audit trails, and the authentication level your compliance policy requires.
Ensure the eSignature provider you use can produce an audit trail, retain signed copies in tamper-evident storage, and meet any industry compliance obligations such as HIPAA or 21 CFR Part 11 when applicable.
Request completion within 7 business days
Identity checks usually complete within 1–3 business days
Update records immediately after signature
Apply retention policy at intake
Send automated reminders after 3 days
Client completes and signs the form.
Identity and data fields are validated.
Record assigned to advisor and synced.
Signed form stored under retention policy.
| 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 | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |