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The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, otherwise known as the E-Sign Act, states that electronic signatures shouldn't be considered invalid simply because they're electronic. In other words, e-signatures are completely legal and binding. They can hold up in court.

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.

An electronic signature can be used as legally effective documentation of consent. To be legally effective, the electronic signature needs to be attributable to a verified identity.

However, as a general rule, the following types of documents typically cannot be signed using an e-signature: Marriage, birth, and death certificates. Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts.

Agreements that often cannot be signed electronically include wills, trusts, and documents for adoption, divorce, and court orders. Some real estate transfers and notarised documents also require physical signatures, depending on jurisdiction.

What documents cannot be signed electronically? Certain documents, including wills, codicils, testamentary trusts, divorce and adoption papers, some court orders, and notarized contracts, cannot typically be signed electronically. Always verify specific state regulations for precise limitations.

UETA and ESIGN Act Those requirements are: Intent to sign ? Electronic signatures, like traditional wet ink signatures, are valid only if each party intended to sign. Consent to do business electronically ? The parties to the transaction must consent to do business electronically.

The E-Sign Act allows the use of electronic records to satisfy any statute, regulation, or rule of law requiring that such information be provided in writing, if the consumer has affirmatively consented to such use and has not withdrawn such consent.

One of the symbols to indicate an electronic signature is /s/, placed before the signer's name. For example, /s/ Jimmy Doe. The other symbol is the signer's name between two forward slashes, typed out, for example, as /Jimmy Doe/.