Electronic signatures on filings submitted through the Secretary of State's online process are the only electronic signatures that are acceptable for filings with the Secretary of State. Computer generated signatures or fonts made to look like a signature printed on paper filings are not acceptable.
The Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA) authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government agency.
California Government Code Section 16.5 requires that a digital signature be 'capable of verification. ' A signature digest produced by signature dynamics technology is capable of verification if: The acceptor of the digitally signed message obtains the handwriting measurements for purposes of comparison; and.
An electronic signature is simply a legally valid electronic replacement of a handwritten signature. Digital signatures carry a user's information along with electronic signatures. Electronic signatures do not contain any authentication attached to them. A digital signature secures a document.
Electronic signatures on filings submitted through the Secretary of State's online process are the only electronic signatures that are acceptable for filings with the Secretary of State. Computer generated signatures or fonts made to look like a signature printed on paper filings are not acceptable.
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