Public Adjusters
Handle representation agreements, authorizations, and disclosure documents during insurance claims and settlements.
- Representation agreements
- Authorization forms
- Disclosure documentation
- Settlement confirmations
Electronic signature use cases
Electronic Signature Use Cases
Explore how electronic signatures are used across sales, legal, HR, operations, and industry-specific workflows.
Browse Electronic Signature Use Cases by Team
Electronic signatures are applied differently depending on the team, document type, and approval structure involved. Below are common use cases across departments and industries.
Legal & Compliance
Manage structured contract approvals and defensible audit trails across regulated workflows.
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Master Service Agreements
- Vendor contracts
- Policy acknowledgements
Sales Teams
Accelerate contract execution and reduce approval bottlenecks in revenue workflows.
- Customer contracts
- Proposals and quotes
- Order forms and renewals
- Partner agreements
HR & People Ops
Standardize onboarding and employee documentation across the full lifecycle.
- Offer letters
- Employment agreements
- Handbook acknowledgements
- Benefits documentation
Construction & Field Teams
Support distributed teams with mobile-friendly signing and structured approvals.
- Change orders
- Site approvals
- Subcontractor agreements
- Work completion confirmations
SaaS Startups
Integrate electronic signatures into customer onboarding and product workflows.
- Subscription agreements
- Enterprise contracts
- Embedded signing flows
- Partner agreements
Freelancers & Agencies
Formalize client relationships and project scope with repeatable signing workflows.
- Client agreements
- Retainer contracts
- Scope approvals
- Milestone confirmations
Common Electronic Signature Workflows
Across industries, certain workflow structures appear consistently in electronic signature use cases.
Client & Revenue Documents
- Customer contracts
- Sales agreements
- Renewal approvals
- Quote acceptance
Operations & People Workflows
- Offer letters and onboarding
- Internal approvals
- Procurement sign-offs
- Cross-team handoffs
Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Policy acknowledgements
- Regulatory documentation
- Timestamped activity history
- Downloadable audit trails
How Electronic Signature Use Cases Differ by Industry
While the underlying technology remains consistent, electronic signature workflows differ based on regulatory requirements, approval chains, and document volume. Understanding these differences helps organizations implement digital signing processes that align with operational realities.
Electronic Signature Use Cases FAQ
What are electronic signature use cases?
Electronic signature use cases describe specific business scenarios where documents are signed digitally instead of on paper. They are defined by document type, participants involved, and approval structure.
Which teams benefit most from electronic signature use cases?
Sales, legal, HR, operations, and regulated industries frequently rely on structured document signing workflows. Any team managing contracts, approvals, or acknowledgements can benefit from digital signing processes.
How do I choose the right electronic signature use case first?
Most organizations begin with the document workflow that has the highest volume, creates the most approval delays, or carries compliance requirements.
Can one platform support multiple electronic signature use cases?
Modern electronic signature platforms are designed to support multiple document types and routing structures across departments.
Start with the Workflow That Matches Your Team
Choose the electronic signature use case that aligns with your document process and expand from there.