Electronic signature validity in Canada
In short
Yes. In British Columbia the Electronic Transactions Act accepts electronic signatures.
SignSolú offers a simple electronic signature with an evidence file.
Every fact in this guide cites its official source.
Is a SignSolú signature valid in Canada?
Yes. In British Columbia the Electronic Transactions Act accepts electronic signatures.
What does the law say?
Section 11 says an electronic signature meets a signature requirement.
Section 3 bars denying legal effect to a record for being electronic.
This guide cites the law of British Columbia.
Official source Electronic Transactions Act, BC Laws.
What type of signature does SignSolú offer?
SignSolú offers a simple electronic signature with an evidence file.
The evidence file of each document keeps this evidence.
- Server-recorded date and time of every event.
- Public IP address, approximate location and device of the signer.
- Drawn signature embedded in the PDF.
- SHA-256 hash of the signed document.
- Public verification at signsolu.com/verificar without an account.
- Bilingual audit certificate when someone signs in English.
Which documents need another form in Canada?
Section 2 excludes these documents.
- Wills and trusts created by wills.
- Powers of attorney for financial affairs or personal care.
- Land documents that require registration.
- Negotiable instruments and documents of title.
How is a SignSolú signature proven?
The audit certificate gathers the evidence of every signer.
Anyone can compare the PDF hash at signsolu.com/verificar.
Published by SignSolú, a Mexican e-signature platform that works over WhatsApp.