Guide
How to Get a Document Signed Electronically
Electronic signatures are legally binding in most countries. Here's how to get started.
Steps
- 1
Choose your document format — markdown or PDF
- 2
Use the Signbee API to initiate signing
- 3
Your recipient gets a signing link by email
- 4
They sign on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop
- 5
Both parties receive the signed document instantly
Try it with curl
curl -X POST https://signb.ee/api/send \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"content": "# Your Document\n\nContent here...",
"senderName": "Your Name",
"senderEmail": "you@email.com",
"recipientName": "Recipient",
"recipientEmail": "recipient@email.com"
}'Legal validity
Electronic signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS Regulation (EU), and Electronic Communications Act (UK). Every Signbee document includes a SHA-256 tamper-proof certificate.
More details
Electronic document signing has become the default for business, legal, and personal documents. The process takes under 60 seconds from start to finish, and the resulting signed document is more legally robust than a paper signature.
Why electronic signatures are more secure than paper: - Tamper-proof: SHA-256 hash certifies the document hasn't been altered after signing - Timestamped: Exact date and time of signature recorded - Identity verified: Email verification confirms the signer's identity - Audit trail: Complete record of document creation, viewing, and signing events - Non-repudiation: The signer cannot claim they didn't sign
Compared to the paper process: - Paper: Print → sign → scan → email → hope it arrives (20+ minutes, no verification) - Electronic: Send → sign → delivered (under 60 seconds, full audit trail)
Documents commonly signed electronically: - Business contracts and NDAs - Employment offers and HR documents - Lease and rental agreements - Invoices and purchase orders - Consent forms and waivers - Permission slips and school forms - Loan agreements and financial documents
Frequently asked questions
Is getting a document signed electronically free?
Yes. Signbee offers 5 free legally binding documents per month. No credit card, no account, no app download required.
Does the signer need to download an app?
No. The signer receives an email with a signing link. They open it in their browser, review the document, and sign. No app installation needed.
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