Legal framework in Philippines
Republic Act 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act, 2000) recognizes electronic documents as equivalent to paper and electronic signatures as equivalent to handwritten ones, provided they are reliable and verifiable.
Legal framework
Electronic Commerce Act (RA 8792)
What makes a signature valid in Philippines?
The signature must identify the party and be appropriate for the document's purpose. Firmiu adds an audit trail to every signature: IP, device, location and verification.
How to sign documents in Philippines
1
Upload your PDF
Upload the document and enter the name and email of the person who must sign.
2
The signer receives a link
They get an email with a unique link and a verification code.
3
Signed document
The PDF is signed with its audit trail, ready to download.
Frequently asked questions
- Are electronic signatures legal in the Philippines?
- Yes. RA 8792 equates them with handwritten signatures.
- What requirements must they meet?
- Identify the party, be reliable and verifiable in context.
- Do they work for private contracts?
- Yes, for most commercial and private agreements.
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