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To qualify as an enforceable electronic signature, there must be evidence of the signer's intent to execute or accept the agreement. This is typically accomplished by requiring the signer to take affirmative action, like typing their name or drawing their signature using a mouse or touchscreen.

Open the Preferences dialog box. Under Categories, select Signatures. For Verification, click More. To automatically validate all signatures in a PDF when you open the document, select Verify Signatures When The Document Is Opened.

In New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, documents that are required to be witnessed cannot be executed validly by electronic signature. As most deeds executed by an individual are required to be witnessed, deeds should not be signed electronically in these States.

The main difference between the two is that digital signature is mainly used to secure documents and is authorized by certification authorities while electronic signature is often associated with a contract where the signer has got the intention to do so.

Using a typed signature in your business is legal and accepted. But for it to be legally valid, you must adhere to the following rules: Prove that the signer wanted to sign by providing options like Cancel. Prove that the signer wanted to carry out their business electronically.

Section 66C of the Act punishes for identity theft. This Act punishes fraudulent use of electronic signature of any other person and such person shall be punished with imprisonment of up to three years and will also liable to pay fines which may extend up to one lakh.

Go to Document > Signatures > Add Signature Field. Right-click the digital signature field to be deleted and select Delete.