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eSigning FAQs
What is an electronic signature?
An electronic signature (also known as “eSignature” or “online signature”) is the electronic equivalent of signing a document with a handwritten signature. Legally binding, secure, and accepted for over 20 years, electronic signatures are routinely used for commercial agreements, employee documents, consumer agreements, and more.
Learn more about eSignature compliance »How does an online signature differ from a digital signature?
All digital signatures are electronic signatures, but not all electronic signatures are digital signatures. Digital signatures verify a signer’s identity using their unique digital certificate, which a signer can purchase from a trusted vendor. Whereas eSignatures usually identify signers through audit trails (which track users’ IP addresses and activity within a document), digital signatures identify signers through encryption and digital certificates. You can think of them as the digital version of a notarized signature.
Learn more about applying electronic signatures with Nitro Sign »Are electronic signatures secure?
Whether you’re US based, or international, Nitro Sign is compliant with both the US and the EU eSignature legislation.
Learn more about our dedication to security »What is an electronic signature?
Under the ESIGN and UETA acts in the U.S. and the eIDAS regulation in the EU, eSignatures are equally as legally binding as handwritten signatures.
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