Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 1999. This means electronic signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures for most business and personal transactions in the state.
Electronic signatures are legally binding for contracts, agreements, and other documents in PA.
Pennsylvania permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2020.
Pennsylvania authorized RON under Act 97 of 2020. The Pennsylvania Department of State oversees notary commissioning and RON registration.
E-signatures are fully accepted for Pennsylvania real estate transactions. County recorders accept electronically signed and notarized deeds.
Pennsylvania's UETA adoption (73 P.S. § 2260.101) governs electronic transactions. All business contracts support e-signatures.
Healthcare providers use e-signatures for patient consent and medical documentation.
Pennsylvania UETA adoption
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in Pennsylvania, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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