Signing Documents

This guide explains how to sign documents on CapSign.

Prerequisites

  • CapSign account with smart wallet

  • Document to sign (sent to you or uploaded)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Find Document

Navigate to Documents → Pending to see documents awaiting your signature.

Step 2: Review Document

  1. Click on document

  2. Read entire document carefully

  3. Download PDF for your records (optional)

  4. Note any important terms or obligations

Never sign without reading!

Step 3: Check Requirements

Verify you meet any requirements:

  • KYC verification (if required)

  • Accreditation attestation (if required)

  • Other prerequisites

Step 4: Sign

  1. Click Sign Document

  2. Confirm you've read and agree to terms

  3. Authenticate with Face ID/Touch ID

  4. Signature submitted

Step 5: Confirmation

  • Signature recorded on-chain (2-3 seconds)

  • Document moves to "Signed" folder

  • You receive confirmation

  • Attestation created

After Signing

View Signed Document

  • Navigate to Documents → Signed

  • View document and signature details

  • Download for your records

  • Share attestation if needed

Signature Details

Each signature includes:

  • Your wallet address

  • Timestamp

  • Document hash

  • Attestation UID

  • Transaction hash

What You're Signing

When you sign, you're cryptographically attesting to:

  • You've read the document

  • You agree to the terms

  • You're signing voluntarily

  • You're authorized to sign

This creates a legally binding signature in most jurisdictions.

Best Practices

Before Signing

  • ✅ Read entire document

  • ✅ Understand all terms

  • ✅ Verify sender authenticity

  • ✅ Save copy for records

  • ✅ Ask questions if unclear

Security

  • 🔒 Never share biometric info

  • 🔒 Verify you're signing correct document

  • 🔒 Check document hash matches

  • 🔒 Report suspicious activity

FAQs

Q: Can I unsign a document? A: No. Signatures are permanent. Contact document owner if you signed by mistake.

Q: Do I need to be KYC verified to sign? A: Depends on document. Some require KYC, others don't.

Q: Can someone forge my signature? A: No. Biometric authentication required - only you can sign.

Q: What if I disagree with document terms? A: Don't sign. Contact the sender to discuss changes.

See Also

PreviousUploading DocumentsNextDocument Verification

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