Entity details
Legal name, DBA (if any), EIN or SSN, and business classification to match tax and vendor files.
A complete form speeds vendor or account onboarding, lowers payment errors, and creates an auditable trail for compliance and tax reporting.
Final signers should be persons with authority to bind the entity and confirm tax or bank details; mismatched signatory authority can delay processing.
Legal name, DBA (if any), EIN or SSN, and business classification to match tax and vendor files.
Primary contact, billing contact, email, phone, and physical address used for invoices and legal notices.
Bank routing and account numbers, ACH authorization language, wire instructions, and any restrictions on payment methods.
W-9, state tax IDs, tax residency declarations, backup withholding indicators, and note of any special tax exemptions.
Name and title of authorized signer, signature block, date, and internal approval routing for account activation.
Accounting GL code, payment terms, discount terms, and preferred invoice submission method for ERP integration.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication level | Email link or SMS code for basic; two-factor for high-risk. |
| Conditional fields | Show bank fields only when ACH payment selected. |
| Approval routing | Auto-route to finance and legal based on amount thresholds. |
| Attachments | Require voided check or bank letter for account validation. |
Ensure the chosen platform meets your data residency and compliance requirements before accepting signed forms.
Provide W-9 on request; 1099-NEC recipient deadline is Jan 31.
Submit setup before payroll cutoff to avoid missed pay cycle.
Verification may take 2–5 business days.
Common internal SLA is 3–10 business days.
Retain setup records per retention policy and legal requirements.
| 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 (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |