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Are Electronic Signatures Enforceable in Court?

Yes. Following the passage of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) in 2000, and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) adopted by almost all states, electronic signatures carry the exact same legal validity and enforceability as traditional 'wet-ink' signatures for nearly all business and personal transactions.

Exceptions: Documents You CANNOT eSign

While standard contracts (leases, NDAs, bills of sale) are perfect for eSign, the law explicitly prohibits electronic signatures for certain highly sensitive documents, including:

  • Testamentary Trusts and Last Wills (Must be ink-signed in front of witnesses)
  • Court orders, notices, and official court documents.
  • Notices of cancellation of utility services (water, heat, power).
  • Official notices of default, foreclosure, or eviction (e.g., Notice to Quit must be physically served).

Why Use a Professional eSign Service?

Typing your name deeply into a Word document does not provide the legal audit trail required to prove intent in court. Professional eSign tools offer:

Audit Trails: Cryptographically tracks the IP address, timestamp, and device of the signer.
Authentication: Requires the signer to verify their email (and sometimes SMS) before viewing the document.
Document Integrity: Prevents the document from being altered or tampered with after the signature is applied.
Automated Reminders: Automatically chases down clients who haven't signed yet.

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