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Particular contracts that may not be signed by way of an electronic signature of either type are contracts for the alienation of immovable property, contracts for the long-term lease of immovable property, the execution, retention and presentation of a will or codicil, and the execution of a bill of exchange.

A contract can't be denied legal effect or enforceability simply because an electronic record was used in its formation. If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law. If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.

Certain documents, including wills, codicils, testamentary trusts, divorce and adoption papers, some court orders, and notarized contracts, cannot typically be signed electronically.

Electronic signatures are not permitted to be used in executing wills or codicils, contracts relating to the alienation of immovable property, bills of exchange such as cheques, and long-term agreements for immovable property, which are in excess of ten years.

To be considered valid, e-signature schemes must include the following three capabilities: A way to verify the identity of the entity signing it. A way to verify the signing entity intended to affirm the document being signed. A way to verify that the e-signature is associated with the signed document.

While electronic signatures are legal, anyone who wants to use one in court should be prepared to prove that there wasn't any tampering after the document was signed. If a judge finds any reason to doubt the authenticity of an e-signature, they may declare it inadmissible in court.

Types of electronic signatures that can be used Identity could be shown by a typed name, a personal mark, a personal email, or use of an online ID verification method. Intention could be shown by a clear agreement, signing on the dotted line, or something extra in the context of a response.

Creating a digital signature is easy Upload your document into the electronic signature application, such as our eSignature application. Drag in the signature, text and date fields where the recipient needs to take action. Click send.

To add a digital signature, open your Microsoft Word document and click where you'd like to add your signature line. From the Word ribbon, select the Insert tab and then click Signature Line in the Text group. A Signature Setup pop-up box appears. Enter your information in the text fields and click OK.