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

Specifically, Ohio law provides that a “record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.” Therefore, electronic signatures generally have the same legal effect as traditional written, or “wet-ink” signatures.

(A) No person, by deception, shall cause another to execute any writing that disposes of or encumbers property, or by which a pecuniary obligation is incurred. (B)(1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of securing writings by deception.

For an electronic signature to be legally binding under the ESIGN Act, it is recommended that all electronic signature workflows include the following five elements: Intent to sign. Consent to do business electronically. Opt-out clause. Signed copies. Record retention.

Section 1306.06 - Electronic record or signature satisfies legal requirements (A) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. (B) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.

Electronic signatures are valid under both Ohio and federal law. At the state level, Ohio adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (“UETA”) in 2000, as part of Chapter 1306 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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.

The short answer: yes, it can. Authenticity is easier to prove, in fact, thanks to built-in digital audit trails. Let's explore whether electronic signatures hold up in court, how audit trails provide additional protection, and look at recent court rulings that reinforce their legitimacy.

Usually, a signature is someone's name written and stylized. However, that is optional. All that needs to be is some mark that represents you. It can be a series of squiggles, a picture, or even the traditional "X" for people who can't read and write.