Identity
Full legal name, date of birth, and government ID references; used to verify the consumer is who they claim to be.
A properly prepared Consumer Information Packet reduces compliance risk, streamlines onboarding, and documents consumer consent. When completed correctly it supports enforceability under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and UETA where applicable, and helps demonstrate retention and attribution for audits and disputes.
Organizations that must collect consumer contact, identity, and consent data use this packet to standardize intake and disclosure.
Different departments—customer service, compliance, sales, and legal—rely on the packet to ensure consistent information capture and audit readiness.
Full legal name, date of birth, and government ID references; used to verify the consumer is who they claim to be.
Street address, mailing address, phone numbers, and email addresses for correspondence and billing.
Privacy notices, cancellation terms, and any consumer-facing disclosures required by federal or state law.
Explicit consent language for services, electronic records, and electronic signatures, including a checkbox or signature line.
Billing authorization and payment method fields when the transaction requires upfront or recurring charges.
Signed name, date, signer email/IP capture, and a written acknowledgement of receipt of disclosures.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link | SMS code | KBA as needed |
| Field Types | Signature, initials, date, text, checkbox |
| Conditional Logic | Show fields only when triggered by prior answers |
| Retention Policy | Set retention per document class and legal requirements |
Use a platform that supports secure upload, common file formats, and audit trail capture.
| Document Type | Consumer Information Packet | Intake Form | Consent Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | record consumer details | capture baseline answers | record explicit permission |
| Required Signatures | sometimes | ||
| Typical Timing | before service start | at first contact | before restricted actions |
| Legal Reliance | high | low | high |
| 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 | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |