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Legal and compliance

When e-signatures hold up, and what we record.

Is an e-signature legally binding in Canada?

Electronic signatures are generally recognised in Canada under federal and provincial electronic commerce laws, with exceptions such as some wills and land transfers. Ask your lawyer about a specific document.

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Which countries do you support?

Canada and the United States. eSora Sign is built for Canada's federal and provincial electronic commerce laws and for the US ESIGN Act and UETA.

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What we record as evidence

Identity checks, consent to sign electronically, every event with time, IP address and device, and a fingerprint of the final file.

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Consent to sign electronically

Every signer agrees before signing. The exact wording they accepted is saved with their record.

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Documents you should not sign electronically

Check local rules for wills, powers of attorney, some real-estate transfers and court documents. Your lawyer can tell you which need ink.

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