Declarant Name
Full legal name of the person giving consent; must match identity verification to avoid disputes and to support attribution.
A clear declaration reduces regulatory risk, documents customer intent, and creates an auditable record for compliance with federal statutes and industry rules such as ESIGN and TCPA where applicable.
Typical signers include customers, prospective customers, and B2B contacts who must authorize marketing contact preferences.
Internal users include marketing operations, compliance teams, and customer support; maintain role-based access controls and an audit trail for each signed declaration.
Full legal name of the person giving consent; must match identity verification to avoid disputes and to support attribution.
Signed date in MM/DD/YYYY format indicating when consent begins and which communications are governed by the declaration.
Clear checkboxes for Email, SMS, Phone, and Direct Mail so the signer selects permitted channels rather than giving broad, undefined approval.
Plain-language description of marketing types (promotions, offers, newsletters) so consent is specific rather than ambiguous.
How to withdraw consent and expected processing time; include method (email, account settings) and any consequences.
Automatic capture of signer IP, timestamp, and authentication method to support legal validity and internal auditability.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Consent checkboxes | Make required or optional per use case |
| Consumer disclosure | Present before signature; require acknowledgment |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code for attribution |
| Post-sign routing | Auto-store signed copy and notify teams |
Ensure the platform supports required integrations, formats, and signer authentication to maintain compliance and usability.
Confirm the vendor can provide audit trails, secure storage (TLS/AES encryption), and a BAA if HIPAA-covered data is present.
Collect consent at account creation or first marketing contact
Process revocation requests within 30 days where feasible
Provide signed record to declarant immediately after signing
Store signed file within 24–72 hours
Maintain searchable records for compliance reviews
| 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 | Limited |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Optica used an online consent declaration during investor onboarding to capture marketing preferences and contact method.
The clinic embedded a consent declaration into patient portals to authorize appointment reminders and educational materials.