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Signing Documents Electronically with EchoSign
Signing documents (like contracts) online can eliminate a lot of paper-shuffling hassle. Here's how we use EchoSign to do it.
If your organization frequently generates contracts, memoranda of understanding, or other things that require signatures from partners, you've probably experienced the frustration and hassle of shuffling the paper necessary to get these documents signed. It often seems like this is the last possible use of the fax machine!
The continuing march of technological progress has finally started to offer some simple solutions to this problem. Here at ONE/Northwest, we've started to use a web-based service called EchoSign to manage the process of signing database and website development contracts with our partners.
EchoSign allows you to upload your document (signed or unsigned), request a signature and manage the entire signing process. It shows you when things have been signed, converts final copies to PDF and sends them to all parties. It also archives copies of your contracts online.
Digital signatures are legal. According to the EchoSign FAQ:
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (“E-Signature Act”) became effective in the US on October 1, 2000 deeming online electronic signatures on commercial transactions and most other agreements have a legal status equivalent to a written signature.
Learn more about Electronic Signatures in the US and abroad.
EchoSign is free for up to 10 documents per month, and $19.95 per user per month for unlimited signatures. For power users who want to seamlessly integrate document signing with their database, EchoSign also offers integration with Salesforce.com.
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