How to Create an Electronic Signature Online
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To create an electronic signature online, use SignCEO to draw your handwritten signature using a mouse or touchscreen, type your name to generate an executive calligraphic font, or upload an image of your physical signature. Once created, your signature is saved securely in your account for fast, legally binding one-click stamping on any business document.
Three Ways to Create Your Electronic Signature in SignCEO
SignCEO provides three versatile methods to create a professional electronic signature that suits your personal preference and device capabilities:
1. Draw Signature: Use your mouse, trackpad, stylus, or mobile touchscreen on our interactive vector signature pad. SignCEO uses intelligent stroke smoothing and Executive Navy ink to produce a crisp, natural handwritten signature.
2. Type Signature: Enter your legal name to instantly generate a calligraphic signature script. Choose from multiple professional font styles that capture the elegance of executive handwriting.
3. Upload Image: If you already have a scanned image of your handwritten ink signature, upload a PNG or JPEG file. SignCEO automatically optimizes the asset for clean placement onto document pages.
- Draw: Smooth, responsive HTML5 vector canvas optimized for mice and touchscreens
- Type: Instant cursive script generation from your typed legal name
- Upload: Direct import of existing signature scans or high-resolution PNG assets
- Save securely: Persist your signature and initials for instant one-click stamping
Is a Created Electronic Signature Legally Valid?
Under the US ESIGN Act and state UETA laws, the legal definition of an electronic signature is technology-neutral. It encompasses any "electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with a contract or other record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record."
This means that whether you draw your signature with a fingertip, type your name, or upload an image, all three formats carry equal legal standing when executed with verified intent and backed by an audit certificate.
SignCEO links your created signature directly to your authenticated session, verified email, and IP address, embedding cryptographic proof into the resulting PDF deliverable.
- Technology-neutral legal validity under the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA statutes
- Equal enforceability across drawn, typed, and uploaded signature representations
- Affirmative consent and intent to sign captured at the moment of execution
- Cryptographic SHA-256 hash linking the signature directly to the document contents
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create both a signature and an initials stamp in SignCEO?
Yes. SignCEO allows you to create and save both your primary signature and your initials stamp, making it effortless to complete multi-page agreements requiring clause initials.
Will my saved signature be available on my phone as well as my computer?
Yes. Your created signature is saved securely in your SignCEO cloud account, allowing you to sign documents seamlessly across your desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
Can I change or redraw my saved signature later?
Yes. You can edit, redraw, or upload a new signature at any time directly within your account settings or directly during a document signing session.
Does it cost anything to create an electronic signature on SignCEO?
No. Creating and saving your signature is completely free. You can use it to sign up to 3 envelopes every month for free on SignCEO Standard, with pay-as-you-go top-ups ($2) or Unlimited (5 for $10 or 25 for $25 bulk rate).
SignCEO Transparent Pricing
Straightforward pricing with zero surprise charges, no arbitrary price hikes, and no required credit card to start:
SignCEO Standard Plan ($0/month)
3 free envelopes every month. Additional envelope packs: 5 for $10 or 25 for $25. Purchased envelopes never expire. Recipients sign free without accounts.
ClientCEO Integration (10 Free/month)
10 free envelopes monthly per unique user for ClientCEO users. 5 envelopes for $10 or 25 for $25. Purchased credits never expire.