SigningHub in the United Kingdom

Making signing documents online quick and easy

Why do people and businesses in the UK use SigningHub?

In the UK, SigningHub’s popularity among people and small businesses stems from its convenience and accessibility. Gone are the days of printing, mailing, and physically signing documents. SigningHub lets you do it all electronically, from any device, anywhere in the world. Designed with user experience in mind, its intuitive interface simplifies digital signing for users of all technical levels, backed by the assurance of legally binding electronic signatures that guarantee the utmost security and compliance with UK and EU standards.

Beyond convenience, SigningHub offers cost-effectiveness through affordable subscription plans and reduces printing, mailing and courier expenses. SigningHub is also environmentally friendly and helps boost efficiency. Additional features like document management and integrations with popular business tools make it a comprehensive solution for a paperless, streamlined workflow.

What documents can I sign with SigningHub?

Ran out of printer ink and need a document signed urgently? No worries! Discover the future of secure and effortless signing with SigningHub. Now, you might wonder, which documents are safe to sign with SigningHub?

Business documents – contracts, invoices, quotes, purchase orders, sales agreements, employment contracts, permits and licences

Personal documents – tenancy agreements and leases, insurance policies and claims, power of attorney and medical consent forms

Government documents – tax forms and applications, benefits applications and disability forms, passport renewals and visa applications, court documents and legal agreements

Financial documents – loan agreements, credit card applications, mortgage documents, closing forms, investment account documents and funds transfers, debt settlement agreements and financial statements

This is just a taste of the power SigningHub offers in the UK. From business deals to personal paperwork, government forms to financial agreements, conquer any document with a click and experience the e-signing future.

The United Kingdom’s electronic and digital signature laws

The UK has embraced the digital era. Ensuring your data security and legal validity of online transactions is a growing concern. Here in the UK, we boast a robust framework of laws and regulations orchestrating the delicate balance between convenience and privacy.

SigningHub understands the critical importance of compliance and actively adheres to all relevant laws and regulations.

Current UK electronic and digital signature laws as of 2024:

FAQs

Can I use SigningHub for digital signatures?

Yes, SigningHub supports both electronic and digital signatures in the UK, catering to a range of signing needs. Digital signatures, offering enhanced security features, represent a subset of electronic signatures. SigningHub ensures full compliance with the EU’s eIDAS Regulation, the pivotal legal framework governing electronic signatures across the European Union, including the UK’s alignment with these standards.

Signature types

In line with the EU eIDAS regulation, SigningHub offers various signature types:

Learn more about the different types of eSignatures

How do I create a signature in SigningHub?

Creating a signature with SigningHub is easy. Log into your SigningHub account and navigate to the “My Settings” section. From there, you’ll select “Signatures”.

You can customise your signature appearance in three ways:

Draw your signature using a mouse, touchpad or touchscreen
Enter your signature as text and adjust the font, size and colour
Upload a scanned or digital image of your signature

Once you’ve confirmed your signature settings, you can apply your signature directly to a document when needed.

Can I sign PDFs using SigningHub?

Yes, you can. SigningHub is a cloud-based eSignature platform that is compliant with the eIDAS regulation. This means SigningHub-generated signatures are legally recognised in Italy and other EU member states.

To sign a PDF in SigningHub, you’ll first need to create a SigningHub account. Creating an account is free and only takes a few minutes.

Once you’ve created an account, you’ll be able to sign PDFs by uploading them to SigningHub, entering your signature, and then sending the signed document to the recipient.

To learn more, read our recent eBook on how to choose the right type of eSignature