ESIGN Act, UETA
State-level enforcement
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Yes, electronic signatures are generally legally valid in United States under ESIGN Act, UETA and sufficient for most contract types without a form requirement. canusign uses the simple electronic signature (SES); for documents with a statutory written-form or notarial requirement it is not sufficient.
In United States, you can digitally sign most contracts, including: Business contracts, Employment agreements, NDAs, Real estate (most states). Exceptions are: Wills, Court orders, Certain family law documents.
The responsible authority in United States is State-level enforcement. They oversee compliance with legal requirements for electronic signatures.