The Legality of Electronic Signatures
What You Should Know about E-Signature Law The adoption of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in most states and the passage of Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) at the federal level in 2000 solidified the legal landscape for use of electronic records and electronic signatures in commerce.
Rule of General Validity
WBoth ESIGN and UETA establish that electronic records and signatures carry the same weight and legal effect as traditional paper documents and handwritten signatures, stating:
A document or signature cannot be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
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