Overview of SharePoint eSignature
Note
Through June 2025, you can try out eSignature by sending up to five requests at no cost if you have pay-as-you-go billing set up. For information and limitations, see Try out Microsoft Syntex and explore its services.
SharePoint eSignature simplifies the process of signing and sharing documents, while providing the security and compliance of Microsoft 365.
With SharePoint eSignature, you can quickly and securely send documents for signature to people both inside and outside of your organization. You also have a digital audit trail, which can be used to verify the authenticity of documents and transactions.
Regional availability
SharePoint eSignature is currently available in the US. Beginning August 2024, it will be rolling out to the UK and Canada with EU availability by September 2024. It will be available in Australia and Asia-Pacific by the end of 2024, and globally in 2025.
Before you begin
Legal considerations
SharePoint eSignature uses simple electronic signatures as defined under applicable law including, but not limited, to the Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (the eIDAS Regulation). Determine whether this is appropriate for your needs and then read the SharePoint eSignature terms of service.
Licensing
Before you can use SharePoint eSignature, you must first link your Azure subscription in Syntex pay-as-you-go. SharePoint eSignature is billed based on the type and number of transactions. Before you can enable SharePoint eSignature, an admin must set up SharePoint eSignature in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
External sharing
SharePoint eSignature enables binding agreements between parties by allowing guests access to SharePoint to electronically sign documents. Certain external sharing must be enabled at a tenant or site level to allow this access. For more information, see Set up SharePoint eSignature for external recipients. Consider whether this meets your compliance and security requirements when enabling eSignature.
Release notes
- SharePoint eSignature is available for only PDF documents at this time.
- Tracking of SharePoint eSignature requests through the Approvals app in Microsoft Teams is now available.
- Support for additional electronic signature providers will begin later in Summer 2024 with Adobe Acrobat Sign and Docusign. In the future, there will be potential integration with other providers.