What is an electronic signature?

Creating eSignatures is easy with Dropbox Sign

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What is an electronic signature?

Creating eSignatures is easy with Dropbox Sign

Start eSigning today

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What is an electronic signature?

Creating eSignatures is easy with Dropbox Sign

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An illustration of an electronic signature in a signature box on various documents

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Download the Dropbox Sign mobile signature app

To get started, click the "Download" link below to install the app from the App Store. After the app is downloaded on you phone, simply login with your Dropbox Sign credentials or click “Sign Up” if you’re new to Dropbox Sign. Now, you're ready to start sending agreements for signature from your phone!

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NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into on this

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the "Disclosing Party"), and

with and address at

(the "Recipient" or the "Receiving Party").

The Recipient hereto desires to participate in discussions regarding

(the "Transaction").

During these discussions, Disclosing Party may share certain proprietary information with the Recipient.Therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

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It’s time to harness the power of electronic signatures

An electronic signature, often referred to as an e-signature, is a person's electronic expression of his or her agreement to the terms of a particular document. They are used on every sort of document you can imagine, from NDAs, sales contracts and invoices through to timesheets, employee onboarding paperwork, leases, tax forms and so much more in between. Federally protected by the ESIGN Act of 2000, electronic signatures are as legal as their paper equivalent.

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Flexibility at your fingertips

The first step in the eSigning process is to create an electronic signature. There are several different, simple ways to do this. Whichever you choose, your unique e-signature will be stored in your HelloSign account for future use.

Here are your options for how to create an electronic signature:

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Draw your signature using your finger or a stylus

If you have access to a touchscreen, you can use your finger to create an electronic signature directly in your document. This is particularly helpful for when you’re signing on a mobile device or tablet.

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Form W-2
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Form 1099-MISC
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
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Consulting Agreement
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Photo Release Waiver
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Social Media Policy
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Image showing a signature being created with a stylus
Image showing a signature being created with a stylus
Draw your signature using your finger or a stylus

If you have access to a touchscreen, you can use your finger to create an electronic signature directly in your document. This is particularly helpful for when you’re signing on a mobile device or tablet.

Image showing a signature being created with a stylus

If you have access to a touchscreen, you can use your finger to create an electronic signature directly in your document. This is particularly helpful for when you’re signing on a mobile device or tablet.

Upload an image of your signature

Use your phone or camera to take a picture of your paper signature. Once it’s uploaded into your HelloSign account, it will be turned into a .png file that overlays neatly over the signature line in your document.

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Form W-2
Download
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Form 1099-MISC
Download
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Download
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Consulting Agreement
Download
icon pdf
Photo Release Waiver
Download
icon pdf
Social Media Policy
Download
Image of a signature uploaded to a mobile device
Image of a signature uploaded to a mobile device
Image of a signature uploaded to a mobile device
Upload an image of your signature

Use your phone or camera to take a picture of your paper signature. Once it’s uploaded into your HelloSign account, it will be turned into a .png file that overlays neatly over the signature line in your document.

Image of a signature uploaded to a mobile device

Use your phone or camera to take a picture of your paper signature. Once it’s uploaded into your HelloSign account, it will be turned into a .png file that overlays neatly over the signature line in your document.

Use your cursor to draw your signature

Using your mouse or your touchpad, you can drag your cursor along the appropriate line to create a unique e-signature.

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Form W-2
Download
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Form 1099-MISC
Download
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Download
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Consulting Agreement
Download
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Photo Release Waiver
Download
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Social Media Policy
Download
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Image of a signature being drawn with a cursor
Image of a signature being drawn with a cursor
Use your cursor to draw your signature

Using your mouse or your touchpad, you can drag your cursor along the appropriate line to create a unique e-signature.

Image of a signature being drawn with a cursor

Using your mouse or your touchpad, you can drag your cursor along the appropriate line to create a unique e-signature.

Use your keyboard to type in your signature

This is the easiest way to create your electronic signature. Once you’ve typed in your name, you can select a font that best matches your paper signature.

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Form W-2
Download
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Form 1099-MISC
Download
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Download
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Consulting Agreement
Download
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Photo Release Waiver
Download
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Social Media Policy
Download
Image showing several different fonts available for signature styling
Image showing several different fonts available for signature styling
Image showing several different fonts available for signature styling
Use your keyboard to type in your signature

This is the easiest way to create your electronic signature. Once you’ve typed in your name, you can select a font that best matches your paper signature.

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This is the easiest way to create your electronic signature. Once you’ve typed in your name, you can select a font that best matches your paper signature.

The reasons to switch to eSign are compelling…

Electronic signatures are great for improving workflows, by eliminating the need to print, sign and then scan a document. eSignatures streamline the process for completing paperwork and improve productivity. Enjoy faster turnaround times, enhanced security and lower costs.

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Some of the other ways eSignatures are beneficial include:

  • Faster turnaround time for completed documents and contracts
  • Better security and document tracking
  • Lowering your costs
  • Eliminating paper waste
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Form W-2
Download
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Form 1099-MISC
Download
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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Download
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Consulting Agreement
Download
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Photo Release Waiver
Download
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Social Media Policy
Download
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A cycle illustrating speed, and the eco credentials of using less paper
A cycle illustrating speed, and the eco credentials of using less paper
Some of the other ways eSignatures are beneficial include:
  • Faster turnaround time for completed documents and contracts
  • Better security and document tracking
  • Lowering your costs
  • Eliminating paper waste
A cycle illustrating speed, and the eco credentials of using less paper
  • Faster turnaround time for completed documents and contracts
  • Better security and document tracking
  • Lowering your costs
  • Eliminating paper waste

Getting started with eSign is quick and easy

Here are the steps to eSigning your first document:

  1. Create a HelloSign account.
  2. Choose who needs to sign.
  3. Upload your document.
  4. Sign or add signature fields.
  5. Send off your document to the intended recipient.

It really is as simple as that! Sign up and start signing today.

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Form W-2
Download
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Form 1099-MISC
Download
icon pdf
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Download
icon pdf
Consulting Agreement
Download
icon pdf
Photo Release Waiver
Download
icon pdf
Social Media Policy
Download
Image showing the final steps of eSigning a document
Image showing the final steps of eSigning a document
Image showing the final steps of eSigning a document
Getting started with eSign is quick and easy

Here are the steps to eSigning your first document:

  1. Create a HelloSign account.
  2. Choose who needs to sign.
  3. Upload your document.
  4. Sign or add signature fields.
  5. Send off your document to the intended recipient.

It really is as simple as that! Sign up and start signing today.

Image showing the final steps of eSigning a document

Here are the steps to eSigning your first document:

  1. Create a HelloSign account.
  2. Choose who needs to sign.
  3. Upload your document.
  4. Sign or add signature fields.
  5. Send off your document to the intended recipient.

It really is as simple as that! Sign up and start signing today.

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