Signatures
Learn more about different types of signatures:
Cloud signature
A remote digital signature where the signer’s digital certificate is stored in the cloud. Cloud signatures make it easy for you to sign using any device with a browser, without needing a USB key or smart card.
Digital signature
A digital signature is a more secure e-signature that is backed by a digital certificate which confirms the identity of the signer. During the signing process, information from the user's unique digital certificate is cryptographically bound to the signature field. This provides strong legal proof that the user signed a specific document, and that the document wasn’t altered after the signing. Digital signatures are highly trusted around the world because they provide the highest confidence that:
the signatory is who they say they are and
signed a specific document and
that signed document hasn’t been altered.
Electronic seal
An electronic seal (eSeal) is a digital signature used by a legal entity such as a business or organization to certify the origin, authenticity, and integrity of documents. For example, eSeals are often used by automated systems that process invoices or pay checks.
Electronic signature
An electronic signature (or e-signature) is a broad term for any electronic process indicating an agreement or record acceptance. The most basic form of an e-signature can be a name entered on a signature line. By using an image of your signature, selecting a checkbox, or drawing on a touch screen.