E-signature software lets a business get a legally binding signature on a document without printing, scanning, or mailing it. Hanko's e-signature tool works on documents built from an accepted proposal or uploaded directly, with fields placed for each signer and a timestamped audit trail. What makes it different from a standalone e-signature tool is that the signed agreement can generate the invoice, instead of ending as a signed PDF in a folder.
How signing works
Fields are placed on the document — signature, initials, date, and text — and routed to signers in the order you set. Each signer gets a link, signs from a browser, and the completed document is stored with a timestamped audit trail.
- Drag-and-drop field placement on any document
- Multi-signer routing in a defined order
- Timestamped audit trail for every signature
- No signer account required to sign
From accepted proposal to signed agreement
Because agreements can be generated from an already-accepted proposal, the client, scope, and pricing don't need to be re-entered. The agreement inherits that record, and once signed, it can generate the first invoice directly.
Where e-signature fits for service businesses
Agencies and consultants typically need a signature on a statement of work, a master services agreement, or a retainer agreement before work — and often before the first invoice — begins.
- Statements of work for project-based agencies
- Master services and retainer agreements for ongoing clients
- Independent contractor agreements
Frequently asked questions
Is Hanko's e-signature legally binding?
Hanko's e-signature captures a timestamped audit trail of the signing process, which is the standard mechanism e-signature tools use to support a document's legal validity. For specific legal requirements in your jurisdiction, consult counsel.
Can I turn a proposal directly into a signable agreement?
Yes. An accepted proposal can be converted into an agreement with signature fields already placed, carrying over the client and pricing details.
How many people can sign one document?
Agreements support multiple signers, routed in a defined order, each with their own signature link.
Does the signer need a Hanko account?
No. Signers complete the document from a browser link and don't need to create an account.
What happens after an agreement is signed?
A signed agreement can generate the first invoice using its line items and pricing, so the billing step doesn't start from a blank invoice.