Legality of Electronic Signatures: What You Need to Know

January 31, 2021

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




Disclaimer: The content on this site is not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established. To ensure your online consent form is legally binding based on your location, industry, and specific circumstances, consult a legal professional in your area.

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