How to Electronically Sign a Document?

How to Electronically Sign a Document

Electronic signatures represent a more modern alternative to typical pen-and-paper documentation. Used in multiple industries, they’re a legal and efficient way to finalize contracts, secure approval on a document, or even sign a deed.

What is an e-signature?
An electronic signature is essentially a digital version of a physical signature, typically represented by simulated handwriting on-screen. 

Also Read: What Are Electronic Signatures? A Quick Overview

What are the benefits of e-signatures?
The advantages of digitally signing documents through Signit include:

• Significantly faster turnaround. 
• Audit trails, immediate completion certificates, and tamper-evident seals for added security. 
• Compliance with Saudi legislation around electronic signatures. 
• Improved sustainability. 
• Archived, signed copies of all agreements are stored in both your inbox and on the Signit platform.  

What can you do with Signit?
SignIt allows you to collect signatures on a huge range of different documents, including: 

• Sales agreements
• Estimates and quotes
• Legal documents
• Vendor agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Letters of intent
• Employment agreements
• Board resolutions
• And much more 

Also in our article “How To Electronically Sign A Document?” you can know the following:

How to electronically send and sign documents with Signit?

• Requesting an Electronic Signature

1. 1. 1. Register for a free account with Signit. 
      2. Upload the document for signing
      3. Add the signers
      4. Place the fields you want the signers to fill-in and where to sign
      5. Send the document for signing

• Electronically Signing a Document or PDF

1. 1. 1. Access the document you need to sign via the email link you received. 
      2. Verify your identity through either SMS, Absher, or Nafath. 
      3. Fill out all required information, and then click on ‘accept and sign.’ 
      4. Both you and the document’s owner can now review the document from anywhere at any time. 

Create your first e-signature document today
Are you looking to use e-signatures within your business? Getting started is incredibly easy with Signit. Start your free trial today.