Identity Fields
Full legal name, aliases, date of birth, government ID type and number, SSN truncated if required, current address, and contact information to support matching and identity resolution in downstream systems.
Use when verifying identity reduces fraud, meets regulatory requirements, and documents signer attribution. A properly completed Legal Identity Verification Form creates a reproducible record that supports ESIGN and UETA compliance, reduces KYC friction, and provides defensible audit trails for disputes or regulatory review.
Organizations across healthcare, finance, real estate, legal services, education, and government use this form during client onboarding and recordkeeping.
Small businesses and contractors also use tailored identity verification forms to document signatory authority and to comply with contractual or government requirements.
An authorized individual signer is a natural person whose identity must be verified and who signs on their own behalf. The form should record their government ID, signature, verifier name, and any delegated authority documentation to confirm signing authority.
An authorized representative signs on behalf of an entity or another person and must present written proof of authority (power of attorney, corporate resolution). Verify representative identity, document scope of authority, and retain authorization documents with the verification form.
Full legal name, aliases, date of birth, government ID type and number, SSN truncated if required, current address, and contact information to support matching and identity resolution in downstream systems.
Specify whether verification occurred by in-person ID check, remote online notarization (RON), credential exchange, or database KBA. Include verifier identity and any proofs used for compliance record.
Clear authorization language where the signer consents to electronic records and signatures as required by ESIGN (15 U.S.C. §7001) and any UETA/ESRA provisions applicable at the state level.
Capture handwritten or electronic signature with date and signer attribution; for electronic signatures preserve intent, consent, and a reproducible record including IP, device, and timestamp.
Include optional fields for notary acknowledgment or witness signatures when required by state law, durable powers, real property transfers, or organizational governance rules, and indicate any RON session identifier or notary license number.
Automated audit trail recording signer authentication, timestamps, IP addresses, document versions, and verification steps to support disputes, regulatory examinations, and retention policies, including any appended identity documents or video records.
| Form Field and Workflow Configuration Settings | How to configure each form field and its behavior |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication Options and Settings | Choose email, SMS code, KBA, or SSO; set strength |
| Field Validation and Data Format Rules | Enforce MM/DD/YYYY, two-letter state codes, and numeric IDs |
| Conditional Fields with Visibility Logic Rules | Show verifier fields only after selection of RON or in-person |
| Document Retention and Export Settings | Automate PDF/A export, audit trail retention, and secure storage |
| Signature Field Appearance and Authentication Settings | Require date, initials, capture IP, and optional image overlay |
Digital signing requires compatible browsers, up-to-date security protocols, stable internet, and optional RON technology or notary workflows for notarization.
Complete verification at onboarding to reduce fraud and rework.
States typically require 5–10 years retention for RON recordings.
Complete I-9 identity sections no later than employee start date.
Obtain W-9s on request; 1099-NEC due Jan 31 annually.
Retention typically begins on execution or filing date depending on requirement.
Form sent to signer; attachments expected within 48–72 hours.
Verifier completes ID check and records method and outcome.
Signer signs electronically or via notarized RON session.
Export signed PDF/A and store with audit metadata.
| Criteria | Electronic Signature | Digital Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | any electronic mark | cryptographic pki-based mark |
| Legal Status | esign/ueta accepted | esign/ueta accepted |
| Authentication Strength | varies by method | strong cryptographic proof |
| Non-repudiation | audit trail evidence | certificate-based non-repudiation |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A community clinic collects identity, insurance, and consent electronically during patient intake to streamline registration and support HIPAA-compliant recordkeeping.
A property manager verifies tenant identity and captures signatures for a new lease remotely to reduce move-in delays and maintain a paperless audit record.