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For tax preparers authorized to file taxes on their clients’ behalf, Docusign eSignature conforms with IRS requirements for eSigning Forms 8878 and 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization forms. Read below for answers to questions around electronic signatures and tax forms.

A signatory is a person or entity authorized to sign a legally binding agreement on behalf of themselves or as an authorized representative of an organization. Learn the meaning of a signatory, their roles, and their legal responsibilities in agreements.

When seeking AI contract software, you need a solution that automates review, identifies risks, and manages agreements with advanced intelligence.

A countersignature is a secondary signature added to a legal document by a second person to confirm, verify, or authorize the first person’s signature. While the initial signature typically indicates a willingness to agree to terms or submit an application, the additional signature verifies the authenticity of the original signer, adds oversight or approval, helps prevent fraud, and completes the formal process.

Accelerate and automate the entire sales cycle with Docusign IAM integrated in Salesforce.

Blackline shows final changes, redline shows all edits. This guide breaks down what blacklines and redlines in documents are, how they differ, and when to use each approach to improve your negotiation process.