Electronic Signature Certificate Definition and Examples

Understanding Electronic Signature Certificate for e-Signing

An Electronic Signature Certificate (ESC) is a digital document that certifies the identity of the person using an electronic signature. It guarantees that the e-signature is authentic, providing security and trust in digital transactions. Unlike a simple electronic signature, which can be any electronic symbol or process, an ESC is issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) and is used to authenticate the signer's identity using public key infrastructure (PKI).

Key Features of an Electronic Signature Certificate

1. Authentication: Verifies the signer's identity.
2. Non-repudiation: Ensures that the signer cannot deny having signed the document.
3. Integrity: Confirms that the document has not been altered after signing.
4. Security: Uses encryption to protect the document and the signer's identity.

Examples of Uses for an Electronic Signature Certificate

1. Legal Documents: Ensuring verifiable, legally binding signatures for contracts and agreements.
2. Financial Transactions: Ensuring secure signatures for financial authorizations and approvals.
3. Corporate Approvals: Facilitating secure signing processes for internal corporate approvals or board resolutions.
4. Government Applications: Enabling secure submissions of forms and applications electronically, such as tax filings or permit applications.

Why Choose GoodSign for Your Electronic Signature Needs?

• Cost-Effective: Only pay $1.50 per envelope sent, with no additional charges for team members.
• No Gated Features: Enjoy full access to all features and integrations without expensive subscriptions.
• Security and Compliance: Benefit from high levels of encryption, security, and compliance that come with Electronic Signature Certificates.

Embracing an ESC with GoodSign means securing your digital transactions with trust and authenticity, all while keeping costs predictable and manageable.