A comprehensive guide to the US Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Sarah Chen
CEO & Co-founder
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act) is a US federal law passed in 2000 that gives electronic signatures the same legal status as handwritten signatures.
Electronic signatures cannot be denied legal effect solely because they are electronic.
Consumers must consent to receive electronic records and signatures.
Electronic records must be accurately retained and accessible.
Some documents still require wet ink signatures:
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