E-signatures

E-signatures built into the onboarding flow

Clients sign contracts inline as part of onboarding. No separate signature link, no app switching, no waiting for a DocuSign email. One flow handles intake, signatures, and file collection together.

What happens without built-in signatures

Clients switch between tools to complete onboarding

You send an intake form in one tool and a contract through another. Clients open two links, create two accounts, and lose track of what they completed.

Signatures get lost in email threads

Contract emails sit in spam folders or get buried under other messages. You follow up manually, adding days to a process that should take minutes.

Some portal tools do not include signatures at all

You end up paying for a separate e-signature tool on top of your onboarding software. Two subscriptions, two dashboards, two places to check status.

No clear audit trail linking signature to onboarding

When signatures live in a separate tool, there is no single record connecting the signed contract to the intake form and uploaded documents.

How it works

1

Add a signature field to any onboarding step

Drag a signature block into your template. Place it after an agreement, terms of service, or scope of work.

2

Client draws or types their signature inline

No separate app or account required. The signature field appears inside the same onboarding flow as your forms and file uploads.

3

Signed document stored with a tamper-proof audit trail

Every signature is encrypted and logged with a timestamp, IP address, and browser fingerprint. The audit trail is immutable.

4

Download a signature certificate for your records

A PDF certificate is generated for each signed document. It includes the signer identity, timestamp, and verification hash for compliance.

Feature details

  • Legally binding under ESIGN and eIDAS

    Portico e-signatures comply with the US ESIGN Act and EU eIDAS regulation. Each signature captures intent, identity, and an immutable record.

  • No client account required

    Clients access their onboarding through a magic link. They sign without creating a login, downloading an app, or leaving the browser.

  • Multiple signatures in one onboarding

    Add signature fields to multiple steps. Collect an NDA at the start and a statement of work later in the same flow.

  • Countersignatures for your team

    When a document requires both parties to sign, your team member is notified to countersign after the client completes their signature.

  • Encrypted storage and access logging

    Signed documents are encrypted at rest. Every access is logged so you know who viewed or downloaded a signed document and when.

How Portico compares

FeaturePorticoContent SnareClustdocHoneyBookDubsadoAssembly
Built-in e-signatures
Signatures inline with onboardingPDF upload only
No client account required
Tamper-proof audit trailBasic
Signature certificate (PDF)
Multiple signatures per flow

Frequently Asked Questions

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