E-Signature Software - Secure Digital Signatures
Get contracts and agreements signed faster with Payly's secure e-signature solution. Legally binding, unlimited signatures, no extra cost. Built right into your workflow.
E-Signatures That Just Work
Stop paying $25+ per month for standalone e-signature tools. Payly includes unlimited, legally-binding electronic signatures on every plan - at no extra cost.
Sign Anything, Anywhere
Documents Ready for Signing
Get any document signed digitally - from simple agreements to complex multi-party contracts.
What you can sign:
- Client contracts and service agreements
- Proposals and quotes
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Consulting agreements
- Statement of work (SOW) documents
- Change orders and amendments
- Freelance contracts
- Partnership agreements
- Terms of service
- Any PDF document
Simple Signing Process
Three Steps to a Signed Document
No complicated workflows. No training required. Just upload, add signature fields, and send.
Step 1: Upload Your Document
- Drag and drop any PDF
- Upload from Google Drive or Dropbox
- Create from existing templates
- Generate from Payly proposals
Step 2: Add Signature Fields
- Click to place signature fields
- Add date fields, text fields, checkboxes
- Assign fields to specific signers
- Set required vs optional fields
- Add initials and date stamps
Step 3: Send for Signing
- Enter signer email addresses
- Add personal message
- Set signing order (if needed)
- Schedule send time
- Track in real-time
Send Your First Document Today
Unlimited e-signatures included free on all plans. No credit card required to start.
Try E-Signatures Free →Legally Binding and Secure
Compliant With Global E-Signature Laws
Payly e-signatures are legally binding and comply with regulations worldwide.
Legal compliance:
- ESIGN Act (United States)
- UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act)
- eIDAS (European Union)
- PIPEDA (Canada)
- Electronic Transactions Act (Australia)
- Electronic Signature Law (China)
Complete Audit Trail
Every signature includes comprehensive evidence for legal enforceability.
What's recorded:
- Signer's full name and email
- IP address and location
- Device and browser information
- Timestamp for each action
- Document hash for tampering detection
- Authentication method used
- Complete signing session history
- Certificate of completion
Advanced Signing Features
Multiple Signers Made Easy
Send documents to multiple people with custom signing workflows.
Multi-signer options:
- Parallel signing (everyone signs at once)
- Sequential signing (specific order required)
- Mixed workflows (some parallel, some sequential)
- Conditional signing (sign only if previous person approves)
- Group signing (one person from group signs)
- Observer access (view-only recipients)
Template Library
Save time with reusable document templates.
Template features:
- Save any document as template
- Pre-positioned signature fields
- Standard text and checkboxes
- Auto-fill recipient information
- Default messages and settings
- Share templates with team
- Template categories and tags
- Version control
In-Person Signing
Need a signature face-to-face? Collect signatures on your device.
In-person features:
- Hand device to signer
- Capture signature with finger or stylus
- Take photo of ID for verification
- Instant signature completion
- Perfect for events and meetings
- Works on tablets and phones
- Offline mode available
Automatic Reminders
Never Chase Signatures Again
Payly automatically reminds signers to complete their documents.
Reminder system:
- Initial email notification
- Automatic reminders every 3 days
- Escalation reminders
- Custom reminder messages
- SMS reminders (optional)
- Stop reminders when signed
- Manual reminder trigger
Stop Chasing Signatures
Let automation handle reminders while you focus on your business.
See How It Works →Mobile-Friendly Signing
Sign From Any Device
Perfect signing experience on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Mobile features:
- Responsive design for any screen size
- Touch-optimized signature capture
- Photo ID upload from camera
- Push notifications for new documents
- Offline signing capability
- Native mobile app integration
- Sign with finger or stylus
Signer Authentication
Verify Signer Identity
Add extra security with optional authentication methods.
Authentication options:
- Email verification (default)
- SMS one-time password
- Access code requirement
- Knowledge-based authentication
- ID verification (photo upload)
- Two-factor authentication
- Company SSO integration
Bulk Sending
Send to Multiple Clients at Once
Need the same document signed by many people? Bulk send makes it easy.
Bulk features:
- Upload recipient list (CSV)
- Same document to all recipients
- Personalized fields per recipient
- Batch tracking and reporting
- Automated reminder schedule
- Progress dashboard
- Export signing status
Brand Customization
Make E-Signatures Uniquely Yours
Add your branding to all signature requests and emails.
Branding options:
- Upload company logo
- Custom brand colors
- Personalized email templates
- Custom domain for signature pages
- Add company footer
- Include social media links
- White-label experience
Document Management
All Signed Documents in One Place
Never lose a signed contract again. Everything organized automatically.
Organization features:
- Automatic filing by client/project
- Search by document name or content
- Filter by status (pending, signed, expired)
- Tag documents for easy retrieval
- Folder organization
- Archive completed documents
- Secure sharing links
Expiration and Deadlines
Set Time Limits for Signing
Add urgency with document expiration dates.
Deadline features:
- Set expiration date
- Automatic expiration warnings
- Deadline reminders to signers
- Auto-void expired documents
- Resend with new deadline
- Track expired documents
- Customizable expiration messages
Form Fields and Data Collection
More Than Just Signatures
Collect additional information with custom form fields.
Field types available:
- Text input fields
- Date pickers
- Checkboxes
- Radio buttons
- Dropdown menus
- File upload fields
- Initials
- Company stamps
See E-Signatures in Action
Watch a quick demo and discover how easy digital signing can be.
Watch Demo →Integrations
Connect With Your Workflow
E-signatures work seamlessly with your other tools.
Integration options:
- Attach to Payly proposals
- Require signature before invoice
- Connect to CRM systems
- Sync with document storage
- Trigger automations on signature
- Webhook notifications
- API access for custom workflows
Notifications and Tracking
Real-Time Updates
Know exactly when documents are viewed and signed.
Tracking features:
- Email notifications for each action
- Real-time status dashboard
- See when document was opened
- View time spent on each page
- Track IP and location data
- Notification preferences
- Team activity feed
Export and Download
Your Documents, Your Way
Download signed documents and certificates anytime.
Export options:
- Download original PDF with signatures
- Download certificate of completion
- Download audit trail report
- Bulk download all documents
- Export to Google Drive/Dropbox
- Print-ready PDFs
- Archive format (ZIP)
Team Collaboration
Work Together on Documents
Collaborate with team members on signature workflows.
Team features:
- Shared template library
- Assign documents to team members
- Approval workflows before sending
- Team activity monitoring
- Permission levels (admin, sender, viewer)
- Comment and discussion threads
- Team performance reports
E-Signature Reporting
Insights and Analytics
Track signature performance and identify bottlenecks.
Reports available:
- Signature completion rates
- Average time to sign
- Documents by status
- Signer engagement metrics
- Template usage statistics
- Team performance
- Monthly signing volume
- Export to CSV/Excel
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Payly e-signatures legally binding?
Yes! Payly e-signatures comply with ESIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS, and other global e-signature laws. They're as legally binding as handwritten signatures.
Is there a limit on signatures?
No! All Payly plans include unlimited e-signatures at no additional cost.
Do signers need a Payly account?
No! Signers receive a link via email and can sign without creating an account.
Can I use my own contracts?
Absolutely! Upload any PDF contract or agreement. You can also use our template library.
What file formats are supported?
Currently PDF files. We can convert Word documents to PDF for you.
How long are documents stored?
Forever! All signed documents are stored securely with unlimited retention.
Can I cancel a signature request?
Yes! You can void documents at any time before they're fully signed.
Is there a size limit for documents?
Documents can be up to 100 MB and 500 pages.
Real Customer Stories
Jennifer, Business Attorney
"We've saved over $600/month by switching from DocuSign to Payly. The e-signature features are just as powerful, and they're included free with our time tracking subscription."
Mike, Consulting Firm Owner
"Getting NDAs signed before projects start used to take weeks. Now it takes hours. The automatic reminders ensure nothing falls through the cracks."
Lisa, Freelance Designer
"I love that I can send a proposal and contract in one flow. Client signs, I get notified, and I can start work immediately. No separate tools needed."
Why Choose Payly E-Signatures?
vs. DocuSign:
- Included free (DocuSign costs $10-$40/month)
- Unlimited signatures
- Integrated with time tracking and invoicing
- Same legal compliance
- Better value for service businesses
vs. HelloSign:
- No per-signature costs
- Unlimited documents
- All features on every plan
- Integrated workflow
- Better for ongoing client relationships
vs. PandaDoc:
- Simpler interface
- No complex pricing tiers
- Part of complete business platform
- Better for small businesses
- Faster implementation
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