Your Guide to Electronic Signature Laws
Electronic signatures provide a way to ditch paper documents and create a legally binding contract in electronic form; a convenient, organized, and easy-to-access modern method for storing e-sigantures. In most countries throughout the world, electronic signatures are used every day and are considered legally binding.
E-signature laws do vary in every country. Select a country below to learn about the requirements and regulations put in place for legally binding electronic signatures in the U.S., UK, EU and Canada, and discover how the legality of your contracts may be affected when you’re working across international borders.
United States
A comprehensive overview of the principal laws regarding e-signatures in the United States
Canada
A comprehensive overview of the principal laws regarding e-signatures in Canada
United Kingdom (UK)
A comprehensive overview of the principal laws regarding e-signatures in the UK
European Union (EU)
A comprehensive overview of the principal laws regarding e-signatures in the EU
Many other countries around the world have adopted and use an electronic signature system and recognize electronic signatures as legally binding. WaiverFile’s form of an electronic signature meets the definition of a valid e-signature under the majority of those laws. If you have any questions about our forms, please contact us.