Contracts: The Proper Signatures
Nowadays there are many ways to sign an agreement including faxed and electronic signatures (both discussed below), or the old-fashioned approach with paper and ink. Whichever way you choose to proceed, it’s important that both parties be listed properly – that is, the signature section should reflect the type of entity (corporation, sole proprietor, etc.) and the authority of the person (vice-president, general partner, etc.) A failure to do this can have severe consequences. Below we explain some of the details for listing entity and signing authority.
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