Yes. Formaloo’s e-signatures are designed to meet legal requirements across jurisdictions. Formaloo supports compliance with eIDAS (EU/EEA/UK) as well as ESIGN and UETA (US), helping ensure your electronically signed documents are secure and legally enforceable.
Quick takeaways
✔️ Legally binding e-signatures
✔️ Effortless document creation & signing
✔️ Compliance with leading frameworks (eIDAS, ESIGN, UETA)
🔐 Security-first: audit trails, tamper-evidence, encryption, access controls
What is eIDAS and how does Formaloo align?
eIDAS is the EU/EEA/UK regulation governing electronic identification and trust services. It recognizes multiple levels of electronic signatures, including:
SES (Simple Electronic Signature) – e.g., click-to-sign, typed name, drawn signature
AES (Advanced Electronic Signature) – uniquely linked to the signer and capable of detecting changes
How Formaloo maps to these:
SES: Out of the box via Formaloo signature fields and consent capture.
AES-style workflows: Supported via identity capture, signer authentication (e.g., email OTP with our Email Verification field), and immutable audit logs that bind intent, time, IP, and document hash.
Select the level that fits your transaction and local law. Formaloo helps implement SES and AES-style controls end-to-end.
Is it legal in my region?
European Union / EEA / UK: eIDAS recognizes electronic signatures; enforceability depends on applying the right level (SES/AES) for your document type.
United States: ESIGN and UETA give electronic signatures the same legal effect as ink signatures when intent, consent, and record-retention requirements are met.
Canada: Federal and provincial e-commerce/ETA laws generally recognize e-signatures; certain documents may require specific formalities.
Important: Some documents (e.g., wills, certain real-estate or family-law documents) may be excluded or have extra formalities. Always confirm your document type and applicable law.
What makes a Formaloo e-signature enforceable?
Formaloo helps you satisfy the common elements courts look for:
Intent & consent – explicit signer actions (e.g., “I agree” + signature) and consent checkboxes
Attribution – signer identity collected via form fields and optional authentication (e.g., email OTP)
Integrity – tamper-evident PDFs with document hashing; edits after signing invalidate the hash
Audit trail – timestamped logs (IP, user agent, events) attached to the signed record
Retention – exportable signed copies and logs for your records and compliance
Typical workflows in Formaloo
Build a signature form: add signer fields, consent checkbox, and e-signature field.
Automate routing: conditional logic for approvers, multi-signer steps, and notifications.
Generate a final PDF: merge form data into your template; lock with a tamper-evident hash.
Store & export: keep the signed PDF plus the audit trail for compliance and audits.
FAQs
Are Formaloo e-signatures valid in court?
Courts typically accept properly executed e-signatures if you can show intent, consent, attribution, integrity, and a reliable audit trail, all supported by Formaloo. Admissibility ultimately depends on the facts and applicable law.
Which documents are excluded from e-signature laws?
Some jurisdictions exclude categories like wills, certain real-estate transfers, or family-law documents. Check local requirements for your specific document.
Can I collect multiple signatures?
Yes, create multi-signer steps with routing, reminders, and final document consolidation.
Can I brand the signing experience?
Yes, customize the form, emails, and generated PDFs to match your brand.
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Legal notice:
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and document type. Consult your legal counsel to confirm requirements for your specific use case.
Need custom routing, stronger signer authentication, or data residency options? Contact us and we’ll help you design a compliant workflow.