An electronic signature (e-signature) is any digital method used to indicate a person’s agreement to the contents of a document. In Zoho Sign, signatories can sign by drawing their signature with a mouse or touchscreen, typing their name in a styled font, or uploading an image of their handwritten signature.<\/p>\n
Electronic signatures are legally valid in most countries under frameworks including the Information Technology Act (India), eIDAS (EU), ESIGN Act (USA), and similar laws in the UK, Australia, and over 60 other jurisdictions. Zoho Sign maintains a complete audit trail to support the legal validity of each signature.<\/p>\n
An electronic signature is the broader category \u2014 any digital indication of agreement. A digital signature is a specific cryptographic type of e-signature using a PKI certificate that mathematically links the signer’s identity to the document. Both are valid; digital signatures provide stronger non-repudiation proof and are required in some regulated contexts.<\/p>\n
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally binding in India under the Information Technology Act 2000, provided the method reliably identifies the signer and indicates their intent to sign. Zoho Sign’s audit trail (capturing IP address, timestamp, email verification, and access history) provides the evidentiary record to establish these requirements. Certain document types (property registration, wills, power of attorney) are excluded and require physical signatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
An Electronic Signature is any electronic method of indicating agreement, including typed names, drawn signatures, and clicked agreements. A Digital Signature is a specific type of electronic signature that uses a certificate and cryptographic algorithm to mathematically bind the signer’s identity to the document. All Digital Signatures are Electronic Signatures, but not all Electronic Signatures are Digital Signatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally binding in India under the Information Technology Act 2000, provided the method reliably identifies the signer and indicates their intent to sign. Zoho Sign’s audit trail (capturing IP address, timestamp, email verification, and access history) provides the evidentiary record to establish these requirements. Certain document types (property registration, wills, power of attorney) are excluded and require physical signatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
An Electronic Signature is any electronic method of indicating agreement, including typed names, drawn signatures, and clicked agreements. A Digital Signature is a specific type of electronic signature that uses a certificate and cryptographic algorithm to mathematically bind the signer’s identity to the document. All Digital Signatures are Electronic Signatures, but not all Electronic Signatures are Digital Signatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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