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Yes. An electronic signature is a broad term for any electronic pr= ocess that indicates acceptance of an agreement or a record. A digital sign= ature refers to a more secure electronic signature that is generated using = a digital certificate and cryptographically bound to the document using pub= lic key infrastructure (PKI).

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Yes, e-signatures are legally= recognized around the world. In the U.S., the ESIGN Act, which was signed = into law in 2000, grants legal recognition to electronic signatures and rec= ords if all parties to a contract choose to use electronic documents and to= sign them electronically. Many foreign jurisdictions also recognize the le= gal effect and admissibility of electronic records. An electronic signature= , like those supported by DocuSign eSignature, is typically all that is nee= ded to create a legally enforceable document. There are laws that demand ce= rtain requirements for e-signatures to be deemed legally enforceable. Using= a safe, secure service like eSignature can help you meet these requirement= s.

The majority of commonplace agreements a= nd forms can be signed electronically. Examples of documents that may be si= gned electronically include NDAs, purchase orders, vendor agreements, insur= ance claims and hiring contracts.

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(8) IRM 10.10.1.3, Electronic Signatures- Stream= lined paragraphs to differentiate between electronic signature externally a= nd an IRS compliant signature. Added reference to new subsection which inco= rporates two interim guidance memos.

(9) IRM 10.10.1.3.1.1, Acceptable For= ms of Electronic Signatures- Reordered to nest within IRM 10.10.1.3.1, Requ= irements for Legally Binding Electronic Signatures, Added language to indic= ate the forms of electronic signature are not technology specific. Added tw= o additional forms of electronic signature methods to the list.

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(16) IRM 10.10.1.4, Secure Storage- Updated informatio= n about storing the electronic signing process. This consolidates storage g= uidelines into one subsection for the audience. Updated references and cita= tions.

Program Goals: The goal of this IRM = is to define uniform standards for the acceptance of taxpayer signatures ap= pearing in electronic form and ensure compliance with federal requirements = and policies.

The goal of these e-signature= laws is to specify criteria which, once met by an electronic signature, en= able such electronic signature to enjoy the same level of legal recognition= as a corresponding handwritten signature. IRC 6061, specifically addresses= the signing of returns and other documents required under internal revenue= tax laws and regulations.

Organization exe= cutives and management officials who lead programs described in this policy= are responsible for these guidelines, specifically to ensure that electron= ic signatures conform to the policy in this IRM.

IA provides e-Signature policy guidance and subject matter expertise = on both procedural issues and complex legal issues. Before seeking our assi= stance, you as the form or transaction owner needs to consult with Counsel = to determine if an electronic signature can be used on your form.

This IRM provides a framework for applying e-Signatu= re consistently across the IRS. It will guide how the IRS executes electron= ic transactions and will be an essential component of an IRS online authori= zation capability.

The electronic signature= (s) must be executed or adopted by a person(s) in a manner that meets IRM 1= 0.10.1.3.1.2, Intent to Sign the Electronic Record, that demonstrates the i= ntent of the person(s) to sign the electronic record.

The electronic signature(s) must be attached to or associated wi= th the electronic record being signed in accordance with IRM 10.10.1.3.1.3,= Attachment or Association of the Electronic Signature with the Electronic = Record.

Each permitted electronic signing p= rocess will require that the context in which an electronic signature is ap= plied or the process by which a person applies an electronic signature to t= he record includes a step where the signer confirms intent to sign the reco= rd.

The electronic signature must be attach= ed to or associated with the electronic record in a manner that establishes= that an electronic signature was applied to a specific electronic record. = The signing process must:

Each permitted el= ectronic signing process will require that the electronic signature be asso= ciated with the electronic record being signed. After the electronic record= has been signed, the electronic record must be tamper-proof to ensure that= the signature(s) applied to or associated with one record is not applied t= o or associated with another record and to prevent the contents of the reco= rd to which the signature(s) applied from being altered.

Alternatively, the permitted electronic signing process will = require the data representing the electronic signature to be stored separat= ely from the electronic record being signed, provided a demonstrably reliab= le and provable process is in place which will include a relational databas= e or a digital signature algorithm to associate the electronic signature wi= th the electronic record.

The electronic si= gning process must be able to generate evidence of the person to whom the e= lectronic signature belongs and generate evidence that the identified perso= n is associated with the electronic record.

After the electronic record has been signed, the electronic record must be= tamper-proof to ensure that the signature(s) applied to or associated with= one document is not applied to or associated with another document and to = prevent the contents of the document to which the signature(s) applied from= being altered.

Each electronic signing pro= cess permitted for use on a specific IRS document by IRS guidance will requ= ire that the data constituting the electronic signature be stored in a mann= er that permanently attaches or associates the electronic signature with th= e electronic record that was signed.

An ele= ctronic signature created using a set of actions, steps, and elements, requ= ires the generation of a specific data element that indicates completion of= the electronic signing process. The data element or procedure must be perm= anently attached to or associated with the electronic record that was signe= d.

See IRM 1.15.6.5, Creation, Use, and Mai= ntenance of Structured Electronic Data, for guidance on ensuring electronic= information systems that produce, use, or store data have disposition inst= ructions incorporated into the system design. The National Archives and Rec= ords Administration (NARA) is responsible for issuing standards for managem= ent of federal records created or received on electronic systems.

All IRS employees and contractors are responsible fo= r ensuring IRS records (hard copy and electronic) are appropriately managed= , retained, and archived in accordance with IRM 1.15, Records and Informati= on Management, on records retention and disposition requirements before doc= uments can be destroyed. The electronic records retention period includes t= he period by which the record may be material for tax administration purpos= es. Refer to Document 12990, IRS Records Control Schedules (RCS), for the N= ARA-approved IRS records disposition to prevent unauthorized/unlawful destr= uction of records. Refer to Document 12829, General Records Schedules (GRS)= , for the NARA-issued disposal authorizations for temporary administrative = records common to all Federal agencies. The IRS has issued guidance to taxp= ayers that maintain books and records using an electronic storage system, i= ncluding guidance on when these records will constitute records within the = meaning of IRC 6001. See Rev. Proc. 97-22 , 1997-1 C. B. 652 (Guidelines fo= r Electronic Storage of Documents by Taxpayers).

IRC 6061(b), provides that until procedures are in place for the acce= ptance of signatures in digital or other electronic form, the Secretary may= develop procedures for alternative methods of signing returns, declaration= s, statements, or other documents. It also states that, any IRS document si= gned under an approved alternative method will be treated for all purposes = as an original signature.

Until the procedu= res for implementing the signature policies described in this IRM are in pl= ace for the scenarios described in IRM 10.10.1.6.1, Accepting Images of Sig= natures and Digital Signatures in Certain Taxpayer Interactions and IRM 10.= 10.1.6.2, Accepting Electronic or Digital Signatures in lieu of Handwritten= Signatures for Limited List of Tax Forms, the IRS will accept certain alte= rnative electronic signature methods in those scenarios.

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