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(3) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law. (4) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.

In 2000, the U.S. federal government passed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), which in tandem with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) confirms that electronic signatures constitute legally binding documents if all parties choose to sign digitally.

Section 24-71.3-107 - Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts (1) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.

Under 37 C.F.R. § 1.4(d)(2), the USPTO permits the use of electronic signatures for all documents filed using the EFS-web platform or via facsimile. This rule includes inventor declarations, powers of attorney, information disclosure statements, etc.

The following documents cannot be signed electronically, and will not be legally-binding unless accompanied by a wet signature: Wills and testamentary trusts. Sworn declarations, court orders, and other official court documents. State statutes concerning divorce, adoption, or other matters of family law.

Over a billion users worldwide have used electronic signature services from and other companies and are comfortable signing documents electronically. Notwithstanding the foregoing, individuals still occasionally ask if electronic signatures are legal. The short answer is yes, e-signatures are legal.