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As Of This Date Form

Use a As Of This Date template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What the As Of This Date Form records

The As Of This Date Form records the date that applies to a specified transaction, approval, statement, or business event. Its value depends on identifying what the date means, entering it accurately, and preserving the completed record with evidence of signer intent. In signNow, upload the document, review detected fillable fields, add or correct the date field, assign signers, and send it for electronic signature. The completed document and audit trail can then be stored for the retention period governing the underlying record.

Who uses this date form

Business operations

Teams use the form to document the date applicable to a contract, approval, acknowledgment, invoice, consent record, or internal business record. Signers can review the completed fields and execute the document through a controlled signNow workflow.

Regulated workflows

Legal, finance, healthcare, and administrative teams can use date-specific records when their internal policy permits electronic signatures. Regulated workflows should apply the retention, authentication, and disclosure requirements governing the underlying record.

Key features for date records

The As Of This Date Form workflow centers on accurate date fields, clear signer responsibility, audit evidence, and controlled storage for the completed record.

Field placement

Place the date, signer, and required initials fields directly on the uploaded document so each participant sees exactly what must be completed.

Remote signing

Send the prepared form by email or signing link, allowing recipients to review the date and related information before signing.

Audit evidence

Capture signer actions, timestamps, and document history in an audit trail that can accompany the completed As Of This Date Form.

Reusable templates

Use reusable templates when the same date-recording workflow is repeated, while checking each instance for the correct date and parties.

Encrypted records

Protect completed records with TLS in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest through signNow’s security controls.

System connections

Connect signed records with systems such as Google Drive, Box, Salesforce, or NetSuite for organized downstream handling.

How this form works online

The signNow workflow turns the As Of This Date Form into a controlled electronic record from upload through signed storage.

  • Upload form: Upload the source document into signNow.
  • Add date: Review detected fields and add the date.
  • Route signing: Assign signers and send the form.
  • Retain record: Store the signed PDF and audit trail.
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What the audit trail records

For the As Of This Date Form, the audit trail documents who acted, when they acted, which document they signed, and how the record can be retrieved.

01

Authenticate signer:

Confirm the signer through the selected authentication method.
02

Capture timestamp:

Record the signing event’s date and time.
03

Identify document:

Preserve the document version used for signing.
04

Log actions:

Record signer actions in the audit history.
05

Seal record:

Maintain the completed file with its audit evidence.
06

Export evidence:

Retrieve or export the audit trail when needed.

Recommended workflow setup

Configure the As Of This Date Form around signer identity, date accuracy, audit evidence, controlled access, and the retention rules governing the underlying record.

SettingRecommendation
Authentication and encryption methodEmail authentication with TLS and AES-256 protection
Signature typeLegally binding electronic signature with signer intent
Audit trailCapture timestamps, actions, and signer identifiers
Document retentionApply the retention schedule for the underlying record
User provisioningAssign role-based access to approved team members

Security for signed date records

Data at rest:

AES-256 encryption at rest

Data in transit:

TLS 1.2/1.3 encryption in transit

Security assurance:

Certified SOC 2 Type II controls

Security certification:

ISO 27001 information security certification

Health information:

HIPAA compliance with a BAA

Privacy standards:

GDPR and eIDAS support

Platform requirements for signing

Complete the As Of This Date Form in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on Windows or macOS. signNow also provides mobile apps for iOS and Android, with connections protected using TLS.

  • Supported browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • Desktop systems Windows and macOS computers
  • Mobile access iOS and Android mobile apps

Organizations should manage access through approved devices and user permissions. Teams requiring API access, SSO provisioning, advanced authentication, or regulated certificate configuration should confirm availability for their signNow plan before deployment.

Connect date records to business systems

Connect signNow with Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft 365, Google Drive, Box, or Procore to route date-specific documents through existing business workflows.

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Privacy and disclosure pitfalls

  • Entering a date without identifying its purpose can leave reviewers unsure whether it records execution, approval, delivery, or another event.
  • Including unnecessary personal information in the completed record increases disclosure exposure when the document is shared or downloaded.
  • Failing to capture consent before electronic signing can weaken evidence that the signer agreed to transact electronically.
  • Giving every team member editing access can allow unauthorized changes to the date, signer fields, or completed document.

Risks of inaccurate completion

Weak execution evidence

Missing intent

Record inconsistency

Wrong date

ESIGN disclosure gap

No consent

Unauthorized alteration

Open permissions

As Of This Date Form troubleshooting

Resolve date-field, signer-authentication, consent, and retention questions before sending the completed As Of This Date Form.

Upload the source PDF again and confirm that the document is not password-protected or corrupted. signNow can detect fillable areas, but unusual PDF structures may require manually placing the date and signature fields.

The signNow Business plan includes templates and audit trails, while Business Premium adds bulk send. If multiple copies require different dates, place the date field deliberately before sending each document.

Use signNow’s signer authentication options, including SMS OTP where configured, and retain the audit trail. ESIGN and UETA focus on intent, consent, attribution, and record reproducibility.

A completed PDF and its audit trail should be retained according to the underlying record’s legal and business requirements. signNow provides audit-trail evidence, but it does not select your retention period.

For consumer-facing records, provide the electronic-record disclosure and confirm access requirements under 15 U.S.C. §7001(c). The signNow workflow can capture signatures, but legal disclosure duties remain with the sender.

If a workflow requires advanced signer authentication, review the plan configuration. signNow Enterprise adds advanced signer authentication, while Business provides legally binding eSignatures and audit trails.

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