Why teams use E-Signatures
Built-in signing workflow
Drag and drop signature fields onto any document. Recipients sign directly in the Peony viewer — no separate account required on their end.
Legally binding
Peony e-signatures meet ESIGN and eIDAS requirements. Every signature includes a timestamped audit trail with IP address and email verification.
Track signing progress
See who has signed, who hasn't, and send automatic reminders. No more chasing signatures over email or switching between tools.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Peony e-signatures legally binding?
Yes. Peony e-signatures comply with the US ESIGN Act and EU eIDAS regulation, making them legally enforceable in most jurisdictions. Every signature includes a timestamped audit trail with the signer's email, IP address, and document version, so you have a defensible record if disputes arise. All signed documents are protected by AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit.
Do signers need a Peony account to sign documents?
No. Recipients can sign documents directly in the Peony viewer without creating an account. They receive an email with a secure link, review the document, and add their signature in the browser. This removes friction for counterparties during due diligence or deal closing.
Can I add multiple signature fields to a document?
Yes. Peony lets you drag and drop multiple signature fields, initials fields, date fields, and text fields onto any page of a document. You can assign different fields to different signers, set a signing order, and track each signer's progress individually from the dashboard.
How does Peony's e-signature compare to DocuSign or HelloSign?
Unlike standalone e-signature tools like DocuSign or HelloSign, Peony's e-signatures are built directly into the data room. This means you do not need to export documents, upload them to a separate tool, collect signatures, and re-upload. Peony handles signing, storage, and analytics in one workflow.
Can I track who has signed and who has not?
Yes. Peony provides real-time signing progress on your dashboard showing which recipients have signed, which have opened but not signed, and which have not opened the document yet. You can send automatic reminders to signers who have not completed their signatures.
Are e-signatures available on the free plan?
Peony's e-signature feature is available across plans with no per-viewer, per-page, or per-link limits. The Free tier ($0, 2 GB storage) lets you get started immediately. The Pro plan ($20/admin/month, 200 GB) and Business plan ($40/admin/month, 1 TB) add team collaboration, NDA gating, and additional storage for managing larger deal workflows.
Where are signed documents stored?
Signed documents are automatically stored inside your Peony data room alongside the original files. Peony keeps both the executed (signed) version and the original, along with the complete audit trail. You can also use Peony's controlled redaction to permanently black out sensitive sections before sending a document for signature, ensuring counterparties only see what they need to.
Related features
NDA Agreements
Require recipients to sign an NDA before they can access your confidential documents.
Data Rooms
Organize and share deal documents in a secure virtual data room with granular permissions.
Team Collaboration
Invite your team, assign roles, and manage documents together from a shared workspace.