Authorized Party
Full legal name and job title of the person granted signing authority; include corporate affiliation.
A clear signature authorization reduces legal and financial risk by documenting signing authority, limits, and effective dates. It supports compliance with ESIGN (15 U.S.C. §7001) and state UETA rules when executed electronically, and it creates an audit trail that proves intent, attribution, and retention for internal controls and third parties.
Organizations at any scale use a signature authorization to centralize signing authority and reduce disputes about valid approvals.
Maintaining a current authorization list keeps procurement, finance, and legal teams aligned and prevents unauthorized commitments.
Full legal name and job title of the person granted signing authority; include corporate affiliation.
Specific document categories and dollar thresholds the signer may execute, including exceptions and required approvals for higher amounts.
Start and end dates; include conditions for early termination or temporary delegations such as travel or leave.
Required signer verification method (email, SMS code, ID check, notarization, or digital certificate) to validate signatures.
Whether a notary or witness is required for certain documents and instructions for remote online notarization if permitted.
Where signed authorizations are stored, retention period, and who may access or revoke entries.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email + SMS code or ID verification |
| Routing Order | Signer → Legal review → Finance approval |
| Storage Location | Encrypted document repository |
| Notification | Automated confirmations to stakeholders |
Use a platform that records intent, captures signer attribution, and preserves an immutable audit trail.
| Criteria | Electronic | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Legally Binding | ||
| Notarization Required | sometimes | often |
| Ease of Distribution | high | low |
| Audit Trail |
| 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 | Yes, 7-day trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 env/user/yr | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Authorization becomes effective on the stated Effective Date
Conduct reviews annually or upon role change
Provide written revocation at least 30 days to stakeholders
Specify exact start and end dates for temporary authority
Update central registry within 2 business days
Form completed and signed by delegating officer.
Confirm signer identity and capture audit trail.
Store signed document in secure repository.
Revalidate authority annually or on role change.
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.