Google Workspace Standard now allows the creation of signable contracts.
I’d like to use this instead of my 3rd party signing service (currently SignRequest), but I’m not sure how.
Does anyone have tips on how to do this? I have not found any resources online.
I’d like to be able to send them a contract by email as well as share a public signing link if possible.
Thank you!
Best answer by devtrestllc
Yes, Google Docs now has built-in eSignature. You can create the document in Docs or Drive, add signer fields, and send the request by email from there. Google also says completed contracts include an audit trail.
But there are 2 important limits:
So the simple answer is:
Yes, you can use Google Docs eSignature to email contracts for signing.
No, it is not really built as a public signing-link system like some 3rd-party tools.
If your main need is:
+14Hi
You’d have to explore is the GDoc API supports the newer esign features.
If yes, then you can try using these Zap actions:
Thanks
You can use Google Docs for basic electronic signing by inserting a signature directly into your document—either by using Insert → Drawing to draw your signature with a mouse or touchpad, uploading an image of your handwritten signature, or simply typing your name in a script-style font; once added, you can position it on a signature line and include the date for completeness, making it suitable for simple agreements, though it’s important to note that this method provides a basic e-signature and lacks the advanced verification and legal safeguards offered by dedicated e-signing platforms.
though it’s important to note that this method provides a basic e-signature and lacks the advanced verification and legal safeguards offered by dedicated e-signing platforms.
Yes this is a good point and very important. I do need the audit trail etc. Thank you for pointing that out.
Thank you to those who responded. I can see that Google Docs not only doesn’t support signing services through the API, but also does not provide the verification and legal audit trail of more advanced platforms. So I will not be using it for this purpose.
Yes, Google Docs now has built-in eSignature. You can create the document in Docs or Drive, add signer fields, and send the request by email from there. Google also says completed contracts include an audit trail.
But there are 2 important limits:
So the simple answer is:
Yes, you can use Google Docs eSignature to email contracts for signing.
No, it is not really built as a public signing-link system like some 3rd-party tools.
If your main need is:
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