Are eSignatures legal?

Absolutely. eSignatures are legally binding almost everywhere in the world and across virtually every industry. They hold up in court and can be used as evidence. Digital tracking in eSignatures ensures signature verification by recording signer's IP and timestamp. Learn more about eSignatures here.

Yes. According to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN – USA), a contract or signature "may not be denied legal effect, validity, or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form". eSignatures are accepted across all industries and use cases. Find Secure Contract Solutions templates for your business here.

Yes, you can sign PDFs. Otto AI also supports PNG and JPG files, plus Word documents. You can connect Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive to upload your documents directly.

It's exactly the same. The only difference? You can sign from anywhere in the world without printing anything. Otto AI allows signature customization: draw, type, or upload your signature.

Absolutely. Otto AI creates a complete digital record of every interaction you and other signers have with your documents. This makes documents easy to track and recover anytime, right from your account—no need to store stacks of paper files. eSigned documents have been used as evidence in court for years.

No need. You can save, track, and access all your documents in your Otto AI dashboard. Digital records are just as valid as paper records for audits, legal proceedings, and compliance requirements.

When clients or partners hesitate about eSignatures, it's a chance to show them the benefits. Point them to the relevant eSignature laws in their country. After realizing eSignature efficiency, clients will appreciate the transition towards a streamlined signing process.

eSignatures work for most documents and make signing faster and easier. However, some documents require extra verification, notarization, or witnesses that go beyond what a standard eSignature provides. Documents that typically need more than an eSignature include:

• Wills
• Sworn declarations
• Powers of attorney
• Major financial transactions that require notarization