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Accepting the Esignature Disclosure

In order to sign documents electronically, the signer must first consent to use Electronic Signatures using the Electronic Signature Agreement. This is displayed to the signer after they have validated their ID.

Signers can view (#2) or print (#1) the Electronic Signature Disclosure if they don't want to read and review it from this window. (see screenshot below). The signer has to review the Electronic Signature Disclosure and then check the box (#3) next to the words "I consent to use Electronic Records and Signatures" before they can review and complete the documents.

If the signer consents, the "Review Document" button will change from grayed out to active and they can begin reviewing and signing their documents.
If the signer does not wish to consent to the Electronic Signature Disclosure, they can choose one of the other options
- Finish Later: is used if the signer is not ready to sign the document, they can return to the document later by using the link in the email notification.
- Sign on Paper?: is used to allow the signer to sign the document on paper. See the Sign on Paper topic for more information about using this option. In some cases this option might not be available.
- Change Signer: allows the signer to send this document to another person to sign. The signer is asked to provide the new signer’s name and email address. A message is sent to the person that sent the document telling them the document has been assigned to another person. See Changing the Signer for more information.
- Decline to Sign: allows the signer to decline signing the document. The signer is asked to provide a message for the person that sent the document telling them they declined to sign. See Decline to Sign for more information.

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