Contracts & E-Signatures

E-Signature Process

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Updated February 2026

E-Signature Process

Digital signatures through Documenso are legally binding and secure.

Sending for Signature

When you send a contract:

  • Click Send Contract on the RFP
  • Review the preview
  • Confirm recipient email
  • Click Send
  • Client receives email notification
  • Client Signing Experience

    Your client will:

  • Receive email with secure link
  • Click to open contract
  • Review all pages and terms
  • Click signature fields
  • Draw or type their signature
  • Confirm and submit
  • After Signing

    Once signed:

    • You receive a notification
    • Contract status updates automatically
    • Signed PDF is available for download
    • Client receives their copy
    • Payment process can begin

    Signing Record

    Documenso keeps an audit log of each signing (who signed and when). Whether an electronic signature is sufficient for a particular contract depends on the contract and the jurisdiction; Airplate does not certify the legal validity of a signature.

    • Timestamped

    Troubleshooting

    Client didn't receive email?

    • Check spam folder
    • Verify email address
    • Resend from dashboard
    Signature link expired?
    • Send a new contract
    • Expired links cannot be reactivated
    Need to make changes?
    • Void current contract
    • Create new proposal
    • Send updated contract

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