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Send it, sign it, store it. No printer required.

Getting a contract signed shouldn't mean printing, scanning, and chasing a countersignature by email. Sign business documents electronically with a full audit trail, route them to every party in order, and file the executed copy in your vault automatically.

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Live product

From "send" to fully executed, with proof at every step.

This is a Master Services Agreement going out for signature: routed to each party, signed in order, sealed, and stored, with an audit trail capturing exactly who signed and when.

e-signature · MSA, Acme & Northwind
✓ EXECUTED
Master Services Agreement
Acme LLC · You
Northwind · Client
Signing order
YOYouAcme LLC · signer 1waiting
JLJordan LeeNorthwind · signer 2waiting
Audit trail
09:41 Sent to [email protected]
09:42 Viewed · IP 74.12.x
09:43 Signed by You
09:48 Signed by Jordan Lee
09:48 Certificate generated
Executed copy saved to your Document Vault automatically. ready to send
Why it exists

The deal is done. The signing is what drags.

A signature is supposed to be the easy last step, and instead it's where agreements stall. Someone has to print the contract, sign it, scan it back, and email it on, then wait for the other side to do the same. Days pass on a document everyone already agreed to, and the "final" version ends up as a blurry scan in someone's inbox.

It also leaves you thin on proof. A scanned signature says little about who actually signed, when, or whether they meant to, which is exactly what matters if the agreement is ever questioned. The convenient version and the defensible version usually aren't the same file.

E-Signature makes signing the fast part again. Documents are signed electronically under the same laws that make ink binding, routed to each party in order, and backed by an audit trail that records identity, time, and intent. The executed copy files itself into your Document Vault, so the final version is the one on record.

How it works

Four steps, zero paper.

The same flow whether it's a one-party consent or a multi-party contract that has to sign in a specific order.

01Prepare the documentUpload the agreement or start from a template, and drop in the signature fields.
02Route to signersAdd each party and the order they sign in; everyone gets a secure link, no account required.
03Everyone signsEach party signs from any device, with consent captured and every action logged.
04Executed & storedThe signed copy and its certificate save straight to your vault.
What you get

Convenient and defensible, in the same file.

Legally bindingSigned under the ESIGN Act and UETA, as enforceable as an ink signature for most business documents.
Court-ready audit trailIdentity, timestamps, IP, and document version captured, often stronger evidence than a paper original.
Multi-party routingSend to several signers in the exact order they need to sign, with reminders that chase for you.
Sign from anywhereAny device, no account for the other party, no printer or scanner in the loop.
Templates readyStart from the contract library, so common agreements are prepped and reusable.
Filed automaticallyThe executed version lands in your Document Vault, so the final copy is never lost in an inbox.
Where it sits in the OS

Signing closes the loop between drafting and record.

A signature usually sits between a document you drafted and a record you need to keep, so E-Signature connects the two directly.

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FAQ

E-signature, answered.

What is an e-signature, and is it legally valid?
An electronic signature is a legally recognized way to sign documents online. Under federal law (the ESIGN Act) and state law (UETA), e-signatures are generally as valid and enforceable as ink signatures for most business documents. We keep your business documents organized so signing is smooth and the record is complete.
What laws make e-signatures binding?
The federal ESIGN Act and the state-level UETA together give electronic signatures the same legal effect as handwritten ones for most transactions, provided the parties intend to sign and consent to electronic signing. Both of those conditions are built into the signing flow, so a document you send meets the requirements without you having to manage them.
What documents can I sign electronically?
Most business documents, including contracts, agreements, consents, and internal records, can be signed electronically. A narrow set, like certain wills, some notarized instruments, and specific filings, may still need traditional handling. We flag which of your documents are fine to e-sign and which need another route, so you never use the wrong method on something that matters.
Are e-signed documents enforceable in court?
Generally yes. An e-signature with a proper audit trail showing who signed, when, and with what intent is enforceable like an ink signature, and the audit trail often provides stronger evidence than a paper original. That trail is captured automatically on every document, which is exactly what makes an e-signed agreement easy to defend.
What is an audit trail?
It's the record the platform captures around a signature: signer identity, timestamps, IP address, and the document version, which together prove the signature's validity and intent. You saw it building in the demo above. Retaining that record is what makes an executed document well-supported if it's ever questioned, so it's stored with the signed copy.
Can I use e-signatures for formation documents?
Often yes. Many states accept electronically signed and filed formation documents, and internal documents like your operating agreement are routinely e-signed. We flag which of your filings and records can be handled electronically, so setting up a company doesn't have to involve paper and mail.
Can File.Business help me handle documents electronically?
Yes. We keep your entity and business documents organized and help you execute and store the routine agreements and records that can be signed electronically, flagging the narrow exceptions that need special handling. The result is a document workflow that's smooth end to end and a set of records that stays complete.

Get it signed today, not next week.

Send business documents for legally binding electronic signature, route them to every party, and file the executed copy automatically.

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