Sign employment contracts online
New hire onboarding generates a stack of documents — offer letters, NDAs, tax forms, handbook acknowledgments. E-signatures turn days of paperwork into a 10-minute process.
How it works
- Upload employment contract, offer letter, or NDA as PDF
- Place signature and date fields for the new hire
- Send to the new hire's personal email before their start date
- New hire signs everything from their phone or laptop
- HR downloads all signed documents for their records
Why teams use SignOwl for this
- New hires sign before day one — start productive immediately
- Send entire onboarding packet in a single batch
- Track which documents each hire has and hasn't signed
- Eliminate printing, scanning, and filing physical paperwork
- Maintain compliance with digital audit trails
Frequently asked questions
Can I send multiple documents to a new hire at once?
Yes. You can send multiple documents in sequence. Business plan users can send unlimited documents per hire.
Are electronically signed employment contracts valid?
Yes. Employment contracts (offer letters, NDAs, non-competes, handbook acknowledgments) are all valid when signed electronically under ESIGN Act.
What about I-9 forms?
I-9 forms have specific requirements for identity verification (Section 2) that may need in-person review. The form itself can be filled electronically, but identity document review should follow USCIS guidelines.
Ready to send your first document?
Upload a PDF, add signature fields, and send — your signers get a beautiful page on any device. No accounts, no apps, no friction.
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