Sign documents without leaving the matter
Send, track and collect signatures directly from your matter — no third-party tools, no context switching. Every signed document stays linked to the case with a full audit trail.
Request sent
Document sent to signer via email or portal
Signer opens
PDF loads with interactive signature fields
Fields completed
Signature, initials, and date applied to fields
Document signed
Signed PDF generated with certificate of completion
Signing workflow: send → view → sign → complete
From request to signed document in four steps
No third-party tools. No context switching. Every signature stays connected to the matter with a complete audit trail.
Send for Signature
Select a document, choose signers from your client database, place signature fields on the PDF, and send. Signers receive an email with a secure signing link.
Signer Completes Fields
The signer opens the PDF in their browser, draws or types their signature, and applies it to each field. No software installation required.
Document Signed
Once all signers complete, the signed PDF is generated with embedded signatures and a Certificate of Completion page with full audit trail.
Stored & Linked
The signed document is automatically saved to the matter, linked to the original, and accessible from the case, client, and document views.
Legally binding, court-ready signatures
Every signature complies with federal and state electronic signature laws. The audit trail provides evidence that stands up in court.
ESIGN Act Compliant
Full compliance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. Signers acknowledge legal consent before signing. Learn more
UETA Accepted
Meets the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act requirements adopted by 49 states. Legally binding in all U.S. jurisdictions.
Tamper-Evident
Signed PDFs embed cryptographic hashes. Any modification after signing is detectable through the audit trail.
Timestamped
Every signature event is timestamped with the signer's IP address, browser, and exact time — creating an irrefutable record.
Identity Verified
Signers authenticate via unique signing tokens sent to their verified email. Optional multi-factor authentication available.
Cross-Border
Supports international signers with timezone-aware expiration, multi-language emails, and jurisdiction-aware compliance rules.
Retainer Agreement uploaded to matter
Sent to Carlos Garcia via email
Opened signing ceremony in Chrome on macOS
Signature field completed — IP: 192.168.1.x
Signed PDF generated with Certificate of Completion
Every action recorded, nothing hidden
The audit trail captures every event from document creation to final signature — timestamps, IP addresses, browser details, and actor identities. Evidence that holds up in court.
Timestamped events
Every action logged with precise time
IP tracking
Signer IP addresses recorded for verification
Browser & device
User agent captured for each signing session
Actor identification
Who did what — linked to user accounts or signer tokens
Your clients sign from anywhere
Clients access pending signatures directly from the portal — on mobile, tablet, or desktop. No third-party accounts needed. Every document is tracked with real-time status updates.
Documents to Sign
Clients see all pending and signed documents in one place — no hunting through emails for the right link.
In-Browser Signing
Draw, type, or upload a signature directly in the browser. No software installation, no account creation required.
Automatic Reminders
Firm users can send reminders for pending signatures. Expiration dates keep requests from stalling.
Instant Completion
Signed documents are immediately available to both the firm and the client — no waiting for email delivery.
Retainer Agreement
Garcia Family Trust — Sent 2 hours ago
Authorization to Release
Carter Immigration — Sent 1 day ago
Every document signed, tracked, and audit-ready.
FernLex sends, tracks, and collects e-signatures directly from the matter. ESIGN Act compliant with full audit trails, field placement, and client portal signing — no paper, no chasing.