Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act) is a law that gives legal recognition to electronic signatures and records in interstate and foreign commerce. It means that if you sign a document electronically—such as signing an email, online form, or digital contract—your electronic signature has the same legal validity as a handwritten signature. The law ensures that electronic records and signatures can be trusted and used in court, making online transactions more secure and efficient while protecting consumers’ rights to access and retain electronic documents.