Do signers need a DigiSign account?

No. Signers receive a secure link by email and can review and sign without creating a DigiSign account. You manage agreements from your logged-in dashboard.

Can I control the signing order?

Yes. You add signers in the order they should sign. Each person is invited only when it is their turn in the sequence.

What file types does DigiSign support?

DigiSign is built for PDF agreements. Upload your PDF, place signature fields, and send — signers work on that same document.

How do I track signing progress?

Your dashboard shows each agreement’s status — for example in progress, completed, or expired. You can open completed agreements and download the signed PDF.

How do signers add their signature?

Signers open their secure link, review the PDF, and can type or draw their signature on the fields you placed. They confirm before submitting.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. You can start on a free tier and upgrade when you need higher limits. See our pricing page for current plans and limits.

What documents should not be signed electronically?

Some documents have specific formal requirements — for example wills, certain affidavits and statutory declarations, powers of attorney, and some land transfer instruments. Check with your professional adviser before using electronic signing for regulated or high-risk documents.

How it works

How electronic signing works for New Zealand businesses

DigiSign helps you send PDF agreements, collect signatures in order, and download the completed document — built for Kiwi teams who need secure online document signing without the paperwork chase.

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The signing process step by step

From upload to a fully signed PDF — here is how digital signing works in DigiSign.

1
Upload
Upload your PDF agreement from your computer. DigiSign works with standard PDF documents you already use in your practice or business.
2
Add signers
Add each signer’s name and email and set the signing order. DigiSign sends invitations in sequence so parties sign one after another.
3
Place signatures
Click on the document to place signature fields for each signer. You control exactly where signatures appear before anything is sent.
4
Send
Send the agreement when you’re ready. The first signer receives an email with a secure link; the next person is notified only after the previous signer finishes.
5
Done
Track progress from your dashboard. When all signers have completed, download the fully signed PDF with signatures stamped into the document.

What your signers see

Signers do not need a DigiSign account. Their experience is designed to be quick on any device:

Open the secure link from their email
Review the PDF agreement
Type or draw their signature on your placed fields
Confirm and submit — the next signer is invited automatically

For you and for your signers

You (business user)

Create a free account and upload PDF agreements
Add signers, place fields, and send in minutes
Track status from your dashboard
Download the completed signed PDF when everyone has finished

Your signers

No DigiSign account required
Sign from phone, tablet, or computer
Secure, one-time signing link
Type or draw signatures on the document you prepared

Electronic signature use cases in New Zealand

Lawyers, real estate professionals, recruiters, and growing teams use DigiSign to sign PDF agreements online — without posting paper back and forth.

Legal & conveyancing

Send engagement letters, NDAs, and commercial agreements for electronic signature without printing and scanning.

Engagement and retainer letters
Non-disclosure agreements
Commercial contracts and amendments
Sale and purchase supporting documents

Real estate

Keep property transactions moving when parties are remote or time-poor — sign PDFs online in order.

Agency agreements
Offers and counter-offers
Property management agreements
Disclosure and information packs

Recruitment & HR

Issue offer letters and employment paperwork faster while keeping a clear signing trail.

Offer letters
Employment agreements
Contractor agreements
Policy acknowledgements

Regulated or high-risk documents may require specific processes. Check with your professional adviser before signing land transfer instruments, wills, affidavits, or similar documents electronically.

NZ law, security, and reliability

Legally binding e-signatures in NZ

For many commercial agreements, electronic signatures are recognised under New Zealand's Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, when they identify the signatory, show intent to sign, and are as reliable as appropriate for the transaction. DigiSign is designed for everyday business PDFs — not as a substitute for legal advice on every document type.

Secure document handling

Agreements are sent via secure signing links. Signatures are applied to your PDF, and you can track status from your dashboard and download the completed signed file when all parties have finished. DigiSign is NZ owned and operated.

Disclaimer: This information is general only and is not legal advice. Seek professional guidance for high-stakes, regulated, or excluded document types.

Frequently asked questions

Are electronic signatures legal in New Zealand?: For many commercial and business agreements, electronic signatures are recognised under New Zealand law, including the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, when they identify the signatory, show intent to sign, and are sufficiently reliable for the purpose. This page is general information only — not legal advice. For high-stakes or regulated documents, obtain advice from your lawyer.
Do signers need a DigiSign account?: No. Signers receive a secure link by email and can review and sign without creating a DigiSign account. You manage agreements from your logged-in dashboard.
Can I control the signing order?: Yes. You add signers in the order they should sign. Each person is invited only when it is their turn in the sequence.
What file types does DigiSign support?: DigiSign is built for PDF agreements. Upload your PDF, place signature fields, and send — signers work on that same document.
How do I track signing progress?: Your dashboard shows each agreement’s status — for example in progress, completed, or expired. You can open completed agreements and download the signed PDF.
How do signers add their signature?: Signers open their secure link, review the PDF, and can type or draw their signature on the fields you placed. They confirm before submitting.
Is there a free plan?: Yes. You can start on a free tier and upgrade when you need higher limits. See our pricing page for current plans and limits.
What documents should not be signed electronically?: Some documents have specific formal requirements — for example wills, certain affidavits and statutory declarations, powers of attorney, and some land transfer instruments. Check with your professional adviser before using electronic signing for regulated or high-risk documents.

More questions? Contact support or see pricing.

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