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Rick Thompson
How can I sign contracts using one note on my TabletPC?
Do I need to obtain other Software?
Thank You
Do I need to obtain other Software?
Thank You
J
James Gockel
You will probably need the send to onenote (printer driver) once you've
setup your contract in whatever program you have, it basically prints to
onenote, and you can sign the contracts that way.
The send to onenote is apart of the Tablet PC Education pack
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tabletpc/educationpack/default.mspx
James G.
setup your contract in whatever program you have, it basically prints to
onenote, and you can sign the contracts that way.
The send to onenote is apart of the Tablet PC Education pack
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tabletpc/educationpack/default.mspx
James G.
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Alex B Chalmers
If the documents are already in Word on the TabletPC, you don't necessarily
need to import them into OneNote. IIRC, all the members of the Office 2003
suite have access to Ink, meaning the Ink signature can follow the original
digital document. While OneNote is an excellent application, it does have
some limitations that may make this a more effective option.
Also, while I'm not an attorney, I would strongly urge you to seek trained
legal advice regarding whether a signature obtained in this manner will
suffice for ensuring a contract is binding and enforceable in your
jurisdiction. I really don't know one way or the other, but it is always
advisable to ask and verify first.
- Alex B Chalmers
need to import them into OneNote. IIRC, all the members of the Office 2003
suite have access to Ink, meaning the Ink signature can follow the original
digital document. While OneNote is an excellent application, it does have
some limitations that may make this a more effective option.
Also, while I'm not an attorney, I would strongly urge you to seek trained
legal advice regarding whether a signature obtained in this manner will
suffice for ensuring a contract is binding and enforceable in your
jurisdiction. I really don't know one way or the other, but it is always
advisable to ask and verify first.
- Alex B Chalmers
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James Gockel
Just as an FYI (at least for our local real estate offices) maybe most real
estate offices too.. No one needs to keep any originally signed documents,
facimilies or copies would work as well in a legal standing. So if its like
a real estate form program that you're using winforms or somthing like that,
just use send to onenote and sign it in there. (its just like printing a
paper)
But make sure that if your office requires physical signatures and not
copies you can't do it via tablet pc.
-James G.
estate offices too.. No one needs to keep any originally signed documents,
facimilies or copies would work as well in a legal standing. So if its like
a real estate form program that you're using winforms or somthing like that,
just use send to onenote and sign it in there. (its just like printing a
paper)
But make sure that if your office requires physical signatures and not
copies you can't do it via tablet pc.
-James G.
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Chris H.
You need to get legal opinions, Rick. I see others have mentioned Real
Estate transactions, and as far as I know, Escrow companies, Title companies
and County/State recorders offices will require "live" signatures in black
ink on legally binding contracts, with witness signatures.
And the legality of each will vary from one location to another. Real
Estate agents in a certain county, for instance, may have certain
requirements for signature verification that the next county over hasn't
enacted yet.
Some companies require the ability to track the authenticity of the
signature back to the original, secured file. Otherwise, anyone with access
to the computer could be "signing" all kinds of things. Think about it for
a moment. If you sign something and send it to me, how do I verify it
really is "your" signature, and not just a file a secretary has accessed and
slapped into the contract obligating you to the $3 million purchase?
Check with the recipient of your signature for there requirements, then go
to your own legal advisors and ask their opinions before you put your
signature to a document. Can you prove or disprove the signature in a court
of law, and how do you do it in your area?
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
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Estate transactions, and as far as I know, Escrow companies, Title companies
and County/State recorders offices will require "live" signatures in black
ink on legally binding contracts, with witness signatures.
And the legality of each will vary from one location to another. Real
Estate agents in a certain county, for instance, may have certain
requirements for signature verification that the next county over hasn't
enacted yet.
Some companies require the ability to track the authenticity of the
signature back to the original, secured file. Otherwise, anyone with access
to the computer could be "signing" all kinds of things. Think about it for
a moment. If you sign something and send it to me, how do I verify it
really is "your" signature, and not just a file a secretary has accessed and
slapped into the contract obligating you to the $3 million purchase?
Check with the recipient of your signature for there requirements, then go
to your own legal advisors and ask their opinions before you put your
signature to a document. Can you prove or disprove the signature in a court
of law, and how do you do it in your area?
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
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bill7tx
OneNote is great, I use it all the time, but I sure wouldn't use it for
anything contractual.
I'm no lawyer, just paranoid. I would NEVER send a digital copy of my
actual business signature to anyone. Too many ways it could be scraped
and misused. And unless it's a government form where black ink is
required, I only sign documents and checks using a very distinctive
shade of blue ink.
anything contractual.
I'm no lawyer, just paranoid. I would NEVER send a digital copy of my
actual business signature to anyone. Too many ways it could be scraped
and misused. And unless it's a government form where black ink is
required, I only sign documents and checks using a very distinctive
shade of blue ink.
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Chris H.
And blue ink isn't accepted in a lot of areas as a "live" signaturebecause blue doesn't copy well.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
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bill7tx
Depends on the shade of blue. I think I said that I use black where it
is required. The blue I use will copy, but the copy looks distinctly
different from the original. Besides, my objection was to signing a
contract in OneNote. It's just dangerous to do that in any electronic
medium, not OneNote alone. And no, I am not a fan of the little gadgets
you have to use to "sign" for debit card purchases, credit card
purchases, etc. Wherever possible, I use cash in order to reduce
exposure to identity thieves. If that makes me a little crazy, I'm ok
with it.
is required. The blue I use will copy, but the copy looks distinctly
different from the original. Besides, my objection was to signing a
contract in OneNote. It's just dangerous to do that in any electronic
medium, not OneNote alone. And no, I am not a fan of the little gadgets
you have to use to "sign" for debit card purchases, credit card
purchases, etc. Wherever possible, I use cash in order to reduce
exposure to identity thieves. If that makes me a little crazy, I'm ok
with it.
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James Gockel
Not to really be intrusive, but those little gadgets taking your signature,
doesnt do anything, you can sign anything and you'll still be debted or
credited...
http://www.zug.com/pranks/credit/
It's hillarious but sad to think about that no one checks this stuff!
-James G.
doesnt do anything, you can sign anything and you'll still be debted or
credited...
http://www.zug.com/pranks/credit/
It's hillarious but sad to think about that no one checks this stuff!
-James G.