Is electronic signature free on GitLaw?

Yes. Electronic signature is a free, included feature on every GitLaw plan - free or paid. It is not metered and does not consume any of your AI credits.

What's included

• Send for signature from inside GitLaw - trigger a signing request directly from the document editor, the file menu, or by asking the AI agent.
• Multiple signers - invite all parties to sign; GitLaw detects contract parties automatically from signature blocks and smart fields, and you can set a signing order.
• External counterparties - signers receive a signing link by email and can sign in their browser without needing a GitLaw account.
• Signed PDF - once all parties have signed, a final executed PDF is generated and attached to your document thread. All participants receive a copy by email.
• Full audit trail - a tamper-sealed audit file is stored alongside the signed PDF, capturing timestamps, IP addresses, device information, and a complete transaction log ("Sent → Viewed → Signed → Completed").

Is it legally enforceable?

Yes, for most business and commercial agreements:

• UK - enforceable under the Electronic Communications Act 2000
• US - enforceable under the ESIGN Act (2000) and UETA
• EU - meets the eIDAS Regulation for standard electronic signatures

The audit trail included with every signed document meets the same industry standards used by DocuSign and HelloSign.

Frequently asked questions

Does signing use AI credits?

No. Sending, signing, and storing documents does not consume AI credits. Credits are only used for AI features such as drafting and reviewing. See how billing works.

Do my counterparties need a GitLaw account?

No. Counterparties receive a signing link by email and can sign directly in their browser.

What happens after everyone has signed?

The document is locked against further edits, a final signed PDF is generated, and all parties receive a copy by email. The audit trail is stored securely alongside the document.

For a step-by-step walkthrough, see how to get a document signed.