Electronic Signatures Are Legally Binding

An Electronic Signature is simply an electronic symbol that is associated with a document and is intended to serve as a signature for the document. Online contract forms executed with Electronic Signatures are valid and Legal Documents. In the eyes of the law, there is no difference between Online Electronic Signatures and ink signatures on paper.

There has been a great deal of legislative activity regarding Electronic Signatures in recent years, to facilitate interstate and international commerce via the use of Electronic Signatures.

Laws that have been acted regarding the use of Online Electronic Signatures include:

• Digital Signature And Electronic Authentication Law (United States)
• Electronic Signatures in Global and International Commerce Act (United States)
• Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (United States)
• The Government Paperwork Elimination Act (United States)
• The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (United States)
• Electronic Communications Act (United Kingdom)
• Electronic Signature Directive (European Union)
• E-Commerce Act (Mexico)
• Digital Signature Law 8454 (Costa Rica)
• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (South Africa)
• Additional Legislation in countries around the world

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Laws on this topic may vary from state to state. This content is not meant to provide you with complete information and it is not intended to be legal or tax advice. It is recommended that you consult with your own attorney, accountant or other advisor regarding your specific situation.