What is an electronic signature?

An electronic signature, or e-signature, is a way to get consent or approval on a document online. For example, it can be a biometric signature on a PDF file, an “I Agree” checkbox, or a voice signature. Electronic signature has the same legal standing as a handwritten signature as long as it adheres to e-signature regulations such as eIDAS in the European Union. It also has specific details including who signed and when, therefore fully traceable.

Is electronic signature the same as digital signature?

No, electronic signature is not the same as digital signature. A digital signature is used to guarantee the integrity of a document, ensuring that it is not tampered with, while an electronic signature is to indicate a person’s consent on an agreement or contract.

What are the types of e-signature?

According to EU’s eIDAS regulation, there are three types of electronic signatures: Electronic Signature, Advanced Electronic Signature and Qualified Electronic Signature. An electronic signature is any kind of signature, where a person has expressed consent to be bound by the document signed. An advanced electronic signature (AES) is an electronic signature that meets strict requirements, and thus has a higher level of security. A qualified electronic signature (QES) is an advanced electronic signature created by a qualified signature creation device and has a qualified certificate issued by a Certificate Authority. It has a high level of security and trust. You can check out our eIDAS page for more details.

What is SelfieSign?

SelfieSign is a cloud-based tool to electronically sign, send, and manage documents. We ensure each signature is legally binding, and backed by court-admissible evidence by video recording every signing process.

Is SelfieSign secure?

Are SelfieSign signatures legally binding?

Yes, signatures signed using SelfieSign are legally binding. Your signed documents are enforceable in a court of law as we not only provide a comprehensive action log of each signature, but also a video record of the signing process as evidence.

How is SelfieSign different from others?

What sets SelfieSign apart from everyone else is how we provide an extra layer of security and trust for signatures. We video record the signing process of every signature, guaranteeing it is signed by the person intended and it is court-admissible backed by video evidence.

How do I create an account with SelfieSign?

Can I use SelfieSign for free?

SelfieSign offers a free plan where you can send 10 documents to request someone else’s signatures, while enjoying all available functions except templates. Once you have used up all 10 documents, you can no longer request signatures and would need to upgrade to do so. For details on what’s included in the free plan, check out our pricing page.

Do I need an account to use SelfieSign?

You need a SelfieSign account to send documents, but you don't need one to sign SelfieSign documents. As a recipient, you only need to have a valid e-mail address, or simply click a link sent from the sender to sign.

What are SelfieSign’s plans?

SelfieSign currently offers a free plan and three subscription plans, namely the Personal plan, Standard Plan, and Business plan. With each subscription plan, you enjoy unlimited features; The only difference is the number of documents you can send. For more details on what each plan covers, check out our Pricing page.