Yes, electronic signatures are accepted in many countries worldwide, but their legal recognition, requirements, and permitted uses vary by jurisdiction.

Major markets—including the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, and many others—have laws or regulatory frameworks recognizing electronic signatures.

 Examples include the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA and the EU’s eIDAS framework.

However, not every electronic signature automatically has the same legal effect. Validity can depend on factors such as the signer’s intent and consent, ability to identify or authenticate the signer, integrity of the signed document, reliability of the signing method, and whether an audit trail can demonstrate the signing process.

Some documents may also require a particular type of electronic or digital signature, witnesses, notarization, or even a traditional handwritten signature. These exceptions vary significantly by country and document type.

For businesses operating internationally, a signature pad or biometric signature terminal can strengthen the electronic signing process by capturing handwritten signatures and, depending on the device and software, additional authentication information such as pen pressure, fingerprint data, facial verification, timestamps, and transaction records. These features can provide stronger evidence of who signed a document and how the signing process was completed.

So, a more accurate statement for customers is:

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in many countries worldwide, but specific requirements vary by jurisdiction, industry, and document type.