Yes — electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world.

In the United States, the ESIGN Act of 2000 grants electronic signatures and records the same legal status as handwritten ones, provided all parties consent to use them. Similar laws exist internationally, giving electronic agreements widespread legal enforceability.

As long as certain conditions are met — like intent to sign and proper consent — an electronic signature is typically all that is needed to create a binding agreement. Solutions like eSignbold help ensure compliance with legal standards through secure, verifiable signing processes.

Learn more in our eSignature Legality Guide.

eSignatures from eSignbold are legally binding under the ESIGN Act of 2000, providing the same legal standing as pen-and-paper alternatives. A non-editable audit trail is affixed to each eSignbold signature request, ensuring that every action is fully tracked and time-stamped. Security is hugely important for us here at eSignbold, and we want users to be confident that sensitive documents carry trust and legality.

Sure! You can upgrade your subscription plan from within your account at any time.

Yes! The eSignbold mobile app allows users to create, track, approve, negotiate, and eSign documents on the go. Just open the app on your phone or iPad and sign away!

Yes, we offer a refund within 30 days of purchase for annual and monthly subscription plans purchased on eSignbold. You can cancel your account anytime for monthly subscription plans, and you will not be charged for the next month.

Signing with eSignbold is simple, secure, and always free for recipients.
They receive an email or SMS with a secure link and can open the document on any device — whether it’s a phone, tablet, or computer. Clear tabs and step-by-step instructions guide them through the process, including how to review the agreement and adopt their electronic signature.

Once complete, they click Finish, and the signed document is automatically saved and shared.

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eSignature is just one of eSignbold’s many features. With eSignbold, you create and manage the entire workflow of all your sales documents, from proposals to contracts, and gain visibility and insights from the interactions your documents receive from your customers.

With eSignbold, all paid plans offer unlimited signature requests a month

Didn’t find an answer to your question? Email our support team at support@esignbold.com. We’re happy to help!

Absolutely! All your customers and other recipients of your documents sent from eSignbold can eSign them for free. Once they receive an eSignbold document in their inbox, they can sign it on any device without needing an eSignbold account.

A digital signature is a secure form of electronic signature that uses a digital certificate to verify a signer’s identity and protect the integrity of the document. It creates a unique digital “fingerprint” that links the signer to the specific document and ensures that the content hasn’t been altered after signing. Digital signatures are commonly used in highly regulated industries or when enhanced authentication and tamper protection are required.

An electronic signature, or eSignature, refers to any digital method used to show a person’s agreement to a document or record. According to the U.S. Federal ESIGN Act, it includes “an electronic sound, symbol, or process” that’s logically associated with a contract and adopted with the intent to sign.

Electronic signatures are widely used to sign documents such as offer letters, sales contracts, rental agreements, permission slips, waivers, and financial forms. They offer a fast, secure, and legally valid alternative to traditional handwritten signatures — and are enforceable in most countries worldwide.

Want to know more? Check out our eSignature Legality Guide.

Most business and personal documents can be signed electronically — quickly, securely, and legally. Common examples include:

• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

• Purchase orders and vendor contracts

• Employment and hiring documents

• Insurance forms and claims

• Lease agreements and service contracts

Electronic signatures make it faster and easier to finalize a sale, onboard a new hire, or manage vendor paperwork.

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a key distinction.

An electronic signature refers broadly to any electronic method of indicating agreement, such as typing a name, clicking a button, or using a stylus. It’s legally valid and widely used for most business and personal agreements.

A digital signature is a specialized type of electronic signature that provides an added layer of security and verification. Backed by a digital certificate and powered by Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), digital signatures verify the signer’s identity and confirm that the document has not been altered, making them ideal for highly regulated or high-risk transactions.

No. We will only charge you when you decide to use eSignbold after you’ve completed your evaluation. Your free trial is valid for 30 days.

Yes, your subscription will automatically renew each month for monthly plans and each year for annual plans.