# 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

* [Uploading Documents](/capsign/documents/uploading-documents.md)
* [Document Verification](/capsign/documents/verification.md)


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