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

• Document Verification