Explicit Consent
A written consent clause the signer reads on camera confirming acceptance of electronic records and video capture, ensuring ESIGN Act elements are met.
Recording a signer’s verbal acknowledgement alongside a signed agreement strengthens evidence of intent, helps resolve attribution disputes, and preserves a time-stamped, contextual record for compliance or internal audits.
A Completion Video Agreement can support enforceability when the e-signature meets the ESIGN Act criteria (intent, consent, attribution, retention) and does not fall into statutory exceptions such as wills or certain court filings.
Organizations use these agreements when an auditable, contemporaneous statement from a signer reduces later disputes or meets internal verification needs.
The format suits transactions requiring stronger attribution and context than an audit trail alone; it is not required for routine low-risk approvals.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Upload | Require final PDF/A upload before video session begins |
| Authentication | Enable email + SMS OTP or KBA for signer validation |
| Video Capture | Record HD audio-video with timestamp and checksum |
| Storage Labeling | Use consistent naming: DocumentID_VideoID_MMDDYYYY |
A written consent clause the signer reads on camera confirming acceptance of electronic records and video capture, ensuring ESIGN Act elements are met.
Record the method used (email OTP, SMS, ID analysis) and state the level of verification performed to support attribution and reduce fraud risk.
Embed matching timestamps in the video file and signed PDF; include timezone and UTC offset to prevent ambiguity.
Include a searchable transcript or summary of the spoken confirmation saved alongside media for quick review and evidentiary use.
Preserve a tamper-evident audit log with IP addresses, signer actions, and field-level events to document the signing sequence.
Store video and signed document in encrypted storage with access controls and integrity checks to maintain long-term evidentiary value.
Complete recording and sign within 7 days of document issuance
If notarization applies, arrange within 30 days of signature
Send final signed record and video link immediately after completion
Retention period begins on the effective date
Respond to authorized access requests within 30 days
Document is finalized and uploaded for the session.
Identity checks complete prior to recording.
Consent and spoken confirmation recorded on camera.
Signed PDF, video, and audit trail stored securely.
Choose a platform that captures video, stores media securely, and links metadata to the signed document.
| Criteria | Completion Video | Standard e-signed PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Attribution Strength | high | medium |
| Context Captured | ||
| Notarization Substitute | depends | |
| Typical Use | high-risk agreements | routine approvals |
| 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, no credit card | 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 |
A clinic records a patient reading and consenting to a telehealth treatment plan
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