Are electronic signatures actually secure?

Yes, electronic signatures are legally binding and actually more secure than paper. They use encryption, identity verification, and audit trails to provide stronger security than traditional paper contracts, while complying with global e-signature laws including ESIGN Act and eIDAS, and with GDPR for data protection. Paper signatures can be forged, altered, or lost. Electronic signatures are far harder to tamper with. They're encrypted, timestamped, and tracked from the moment someone opens the document so that every change is recorded. Why e-signatures are safer than paper: Identity verification happens automatically, you know who signed, when, and from where. Paper? Anyone can scribble a signature The audit trail captures everything, every view, every edit, every signature. Paper gives you nothing When to use what: Choose e-signatures to close faster, get better security, and meet buyer expectations Default to paper only when regulations explicitly require it

Are electronic signatures legally binding?

Yes, electronic signatures are legally binding and recognized by law in most jurisdictions worldwide. They carry the same legal weight as handwritten signatures when properly executed, with built-in security features like encryption and audit trails that often make them more legally defensible than traditional paper contracts. GetAccept complies with major regulations including the ESIGN Act and UETA in the United States, eIDAS in the European Union, and GDPR for data protection. Pointers: Legal framework: ESIGN Act (US) and eIDAS (EU) explicitly recognize electronic signatures as legally equivalent to handwritten ones Audit trail: Electronic systems automatically record when documents were sent, viewed, and signed, creating stronger legal evidence Global acceptance: Most countries recognize electronic signatures, enabling international business without physical document exchange Edge case: Some documents like wills or real estate deeds may still require physical signatures depending on local laws.

What is a digital signature?

A digital signature is used to add your own signature to a document to prove its authenticity. You can read more about the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature in our electronic signature hub.

Does the recipient need a GetAccept account to sign my document?

No, the signer of the document doesn’t need anything more than a web browser. Customers can sign documents on any device as long as there is an internet connection. There is no need for the customer to download any software or create a GetAccept account.

Are electronic signatures legally binding and compliant for sales agreements in the different regions where we operate?

Electronic signatures are legally binding and compliant across major regions through established laws like ESIGN and UETA in the US, eIDAS and GDPR in the EU. They provide stronger legal enforceability than manual signatures because of encryption, identity verification, and detailed audit trails that prove nobody forged or tampered with anything. Regional compliance framework: US: ESIGN Act and UETA legally recognize digital contracts with full enforceability EU: eIDAS ensures compliance for electronic signatures across member states

Yes, you can get a PDF electronically signed by uploading it into a GetAccept document and sending it out to your recipients.

Electronic signature software to close deals from anywhere

GetAccept electronic signatures are a secure and globally compliant way to run the entire contract signing workflow, from document creation to final signature and storage.

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Choose the level of security suited to your needs

Simple electronic signature

Quick and easy with OTP code (SMS/email). Ideal for routine documents (quotes, internal exchanges) without major regulatory stakes.

Advanced electronic signature

Enhanced authentication (ID, digital certificate). Ensures document integrity. Suitable for commercial and financial contracts.

Qualified electronic signature

Meets eIDAS requirements for qualified electronic signatures, with the strictest identity verification. Essential for sensitive or regulated documents.

Close deals faster with secure electronic signatures

GetAccept’s electronic signature software helps B2B sales teams manage contracts, proposals and quotes, from putting the documents together to getting that all-important signature.

Every plan includes unlimited e-signatures, with prices starting at $25 per user per month on the eSign plan.

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Legally binding signatures wherever you are

GetAccept e-signatures comply with the US ESIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS regulation and the UK Electronic Communications Act 2000 – meeting legal requirements for electronic signing across the US, EU and UK. With authentication options like security questions, SMS verification and mobile BankID, every signature is legally binding and protected.

Receive a unique certificate and a complete audit trail, detailing every stage of the signature process.

Signing certificate

Prove the exact date and time of each signature with qualified time stamping.

Qualified timestamp

Secure hosting

Multi-factor authentication

Protect your sensitive information with data encryption.

Data encryption

Choose the signature level best suited to your needs, combining simplicity and compliance.

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Endless possibilities with our powerful API

Access the full potential of GetAccept with our API. Designed for high-scale usage and enterprise-grade security, our API integrates easily with your existing systems, giving you the freedom to automate and innovate without limits.

William Imperiale

Product Manager @ Labaton Sucharow

“GetAccept unlocked a whole new level of scale for us. It helped us to reach these new heights where we’re dealing with tens of thousands of people all at once.”

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                  const axios = require('axios'); 
const token = 'YOUR_TOKEN';

const data = { 
  name: "My first document", 
  file_url: "https://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tests/xhtml/testfiles/resources/pdf/dummy.pdf", 
  recipients: [{ 
    first_name: "John", 
    last_name: "Doe", 
    email: "john@example.com", 
    role: "signer"
  }],
  custom_fields: [ 
    { "id": "x129dba", "value": "Freemont" }, 
    { "name": "Delivery state", "value": "CA" } 
  ],
  is_automatic_sending: false
};

axios.post('https://api.getaccept.com/v1/documents', data, {
  headers: { 
    Authorization: `Bearer ${token}`, 
    'Content-Type': 'application/json' 
  }
})
.then(response => console.log(response.data))
.catch(error => console.error('Error:', error.response ? error.response.data : error.message));

Send and collect signatures from your CRM

GetAccept sends documents for signature directly from Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, Pipedrive and other popular CRMs, depending on your plan. That means less time entering the same information twice, and no more hunting through inboxes for signed contracts.

Florian Bessou

Head of Sales @ Welkeys

“Thanks to the Pipedrive X GetAccept duo, our teams benefit from complete tracking of sent contracts and offer an optimal customer experience through electronic signature.”

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A great customer experience from A to Z

Enable your prospect to sign from anywhere, with just one click. No need to print or scan: everything is done instantly and securely through an easy-to-use interface that fits your brand.

Michael Mogilldl

CEO & Founder @ Crisp Video Group

“Whenever anyone asks about E-Signing or sales enablement, I don’t know if a better solution exists! It's the easiest to use, has the right features, best adoption, and removes the barriers with E-Signatures.”

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A hassle-free way to get any document signed

Get any document signed with GetAccept, whether it’s a dynamic proposal created using our editor, or a PDF you’ve uploaded. Our e-sign software handles the process for you, allowing you to collect signatures with ease.

Peace of mind without the chase

Eliminate the stress of chasing signatures with automated notifications. Send reminders to recipients and receive updates when documents are reviewed, signed, or nearing expiration. This keeps you in control while freeing up space to focus on what really matters.

Collaborate confidently with assigned approval roles

Share documents with all stakeholders and set clear approval roles for each one. Simply create an electronic signing sequence and add the mandatory signing fields. Documents will be shared with each recipient, in the order you set, keeping the process moving smoothly.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, electronic signatures are legally binding and actually more secure than paper. They use encryption, identity verification, and audit trails to provide stronger security than traditional paper contracts, while complying with global e-signature laws including ESIGN Act and eIDAS, and with GDPR for data protection.

Paper signatures can be forged, altered, or lost. Electronic signatures are far harder to tamper with. They're encrypted, timestamped, and tracked from the moment someone opens the document so that every change is recorded.

Why e-signatures are safer than paper:
- Identity verification happens automatically, you know who signed, when, and from where. Paper? Anyone can scribble a signature
- The audit trail captures everything, every view, every edit, every signature. Paper gives you nothing
When to use what:
- Choose e-signatures to close faster, get better security, and meet buyer expectations
- Default to paper only when regulations explicitly require it
Yes, electronic signatures are legally binding and recognized by law in most jurisdictions worldwide. They carry the same legal weight as handwritten signatures when properly executed, with built-in security features like encryption and audit trails that often make them more legally defensible than traditional paper contracts.

GetAccept complies with major regulations including the ESIGN Act and UETA in the United States, eIDAS in the European Union, and GDPR for data protection.

Pointers:
- Legal framework: ESIGN Act (US) and eIDAS (EU) explicitly recognize electronic signatures as legally equivalent to handwritten ones
- Audit trail: Electronic systems automatically record when documents were sent, viewed, and signed, creating stronger legal evidence
- Global acceptance: Most countries recognize electronic signatures, enabling international business without physical document exchange
Edge case: Some documents like wills or real estate deeds may still require physical signatures depending on local laws.
Electronic signatures are legally binding and compliant across major regions through established laws like ESIGN and UETA in the US, eIDAS and GDPR in the EU. They provide stronger legal enforceability than manual signatures because of encryption, identity verification, and detailed audit trails that prove nobody forged or tampered with anything.

Regional compliance framework:
- US: ESIGN Act and UETA legally recognize digital contracts with full enforceability
- EU: eIDAS ensures compliance for electronic signatures across member states