Investor Identity
Full legal name, entity type, tax identification number, and government ID details to support KYC and TIN validation for tax and AML checks.
A well-designed Investment Assessment Questionnaire improves consistency of investor data, supports regulatory compliance, and creates an auditable record of representations and risk factors to inform investment or onboarding decisions.
The questionnaire is completed by prospective investors or their authorized representatives and reviewed by compliance, investor relations, or deal teams.
Responses are used by legal, compliance, and underwriting teams to confirm suitability, run KYC checks, and document approvals.
An individual or authorized representative who provides personal or entity data, certifies accuracy, and signs the questionnaire. The signatory should have authority to bind the account or entity and must present consistent identity documentation when requested.
A compliance officer, underwriter, or legal reviewer who validates the responses, checks supporting documents, and records approval or escalation. This role retains audit notes and documents decisions for regulatory and internal governance purposes.
Full legal name, entity type, tax identification number, and government ID details to support KYC and TIN validation for tax and AML checks.
High-level net worth, source of funds, liquidity needs, and investment experience to inform suitability assessments and risk segmentation.
Investment goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, and restrictions to align product recommendations and portfolio construction with investor needs.
Accredited investor declarations, beneficial ownership disclosures, and any exemptions claimed to support legal qualification and reporting.
Existing relationships, related-party transactions, litigation history, or other matters that could affect impartiality or compliance.
Acknowledgements, consents, signatures, and dates that confirm accuracy and permit electronic record retention under ESIGN/UETA frameworks.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email + SMS OTP for signer verification |
| Conditional Fields | Show additional questions when exemptions are selected |
| Attachments | Require ID upload for entity-type selections |
| Reviewer Routing | Auto-assign to compliance on completion |
Ensure your chosen platform supports required authentication, audit trails, and integrations before eSubmission.
Integrations with CRM, cloud storage, and enterprise systems streamline routing and reduce manual entry; choose a platform with the required connectors.
| 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 | Available (Business Premium) | Available | Available | Available | Limited |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA required) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
7–10 business days for investors to return completed forms
2–5 business days for identity and TIN checks
3–7 business days depending on issues flagged
Allow 5 business days for supplemental documents
Typically 1–3 business days after all items cleared
Send form and required instructions to respondent.
Collect completed form and attachments for review.
Perform KYC, TIN checks, and compliance review.
Record decision, sign if required, and store with audit trail.
Government-issued ID, tax documents, bank statements, and entity formation documents as PDF or scanned images to support KYC and source-of-funds claims.
Provide signed copies in PDF/A for long-term archival, and allow DOCX or XLSX exports for internal data review and reporting.
Store an immutable audit trail showing timestamps, IP addresses, signer authentication method, and version history for compliance.
Retain encrypted backups with access logs to meet SOC 2 and internal governance requirements.
Optica used a standardized investor questionnaire to centralize responses and reduce follow-ups.
A real estate firm collected investor profiles and accreditation status online for syndication deals.