Signed Document
The executed agreement or form in its final signed PDF form, containing all required signatures and dates to establish intent and attribution.
A complete, correctly signed submission preserves legal enforceability under federal law (ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and most state UETA statutes, reduces administrative rework, and helps avoid statutory penalties or rejected filings.
Legal Document Submissions are used by organizations and individuals across regulated sectors where signed records trigger legal or financial consequences.
The responsible party typically verifies signers, dates, attachments, and retention obligations before final transmission.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA for higher assurance |
| Field Types | Signature, initials, date, text, checkbox, conditional fields |
| Routing | Sequential or parallel signer order with reminders |
| Integrations | Connect to CRM, ERP, or cloud storage for automated filing |
Confirm file formats, authentication options, and integrations before sending.
Ensure the recipient accepts electronic records and that ESIGN/UETA requirements are met for interstate or intrastate transactions.
The executed agreement or form in its final signed PDF form, containing all required signatures and dates to establish intent and attribution.
A timestamped record of actions (IP, time, email) showing intent, consent, and attribution for each signer to support legal admissibility.
Supporting exhibits, IDs, or certificates required by the receiving authority; include scanned originals or certified copies where specified.
A notarized acknowledgement or jurat when required by statute or the receiving party; comply with RON rules if using remote notarization.
A brief submission cover describing contents, filing references, or contact points to reduce processing delays by the receiving office.
Internal record stating retention period, location, and legal basis so records staff can archive according to compliance rules.
No fixed deadline — provide upon payer request
Due January 31 to employees and contractors
Paper to IRS by Feb 28; electronic by Mar 31
Form 1040 due April 15 (Oct 15 extended)
FinCEN Form 114 due April 15 with automatic extension to Oct 15
Optica moved lease execution online for remote tenants
Clinical intake and consent forms were digitized for remote patients
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |