DS 117
Use the Ds 117 2013 template to simplify high-volume document management.
What DS 117 is and does
DS 117 is a U.S. form identified by the code DS 117; the available source information does not establish its issuing agency, filing purpose, required fields, or statutory deadline. Treat the document as a form requiring source verification before completion. In signNow, upload the official PDF, inspect detected fillable fields, add any missing fields, assign recipients, and send it for signature. The completed file and audit trail can then be retained as electronic records where ESIGN, UETA, and applicable agency rules permit electronic execution.
Legal standing of DS 117
For a business transaction, an electronic DS 117 signature may be admissible when the signer demonstrates intent, consents to electronic records, can be identified, and the record remains reproducible. ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. chapter 96, and applicable state law support electronic records, but exclusions such as wills and certain court filings require separate review.
Who can use DS 117
Organizations
Organizations receiving DS 117 can upload the official PDF, map its actual fields, and route assigned signatures through signNow. Confirm the form’s issuing authority, filer eligibility, required supporting documents, and submission method before using an electronic workflow.
Individual filers
Individuals completing DS 117 should review every field against the issuing source, sign only assigned fields, and retain the completed record. The available information does not identify DS 117’s audience or purpose, so filing instructions require independent confirmation.
Complete DS 117 in signNow
Use this workflow to prepare DS 117, route signatures, and retain the completed record.
Upload form:
Upload the DS 117 PDF to signNow. Check fields:
Review detected fields and add missing signer fields. Assign signers:
Assign each signature field to the correct signer. Send securely:
Send DS 117 for electronic signing.
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How the DS 117 workflow works
The signing flow preserves the document’s structure while adding controlled electronic completion and evidence.
Upload: Upload the official DS 117 PDF. Verify fields: Confirm fields match the source document. Route: Route signature requests to named recipients. Retain: Store the completed PDF and audit trail.
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| Versions | Form popularity | Fillable & printable |
|---|---|---|
| DS-117 2019 | 4.8 Satisfied (3226 Votes) | |
| DS-117 2013 | 4.8 Satisfied (1058 Votes) |
Signer authentication for DS 117
PKI:
X.509 certificates:
Two-factor authentication:
SMS OTP:
ID verification:
Audit evidence:
Recommended DS 117 workflow setup
Configure DS 117 around signer attribution, evidence preservation, and the retention rule that applies to this document.
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Authentication method | Email invitation with SMS OTP |
| Signature type | Electronic signature with intent evidence |
| Audit trail | Retain completion history and timestamps |
| Document retention | Follow the issuing authority’s schedule |
| Encryption | TLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256 |
Best practices for DS 117
Accurate field review and controlled record handling reduce avoidable disputes when DS 117 moves through an electronic signing workflow.
Review DS 117 before sending
Assign fields to named signers
Match authentication to document risk
Archive the signed record
Risks of mishandling DS 117
Incomplete form
Attribution challenge
Missing audit trail
Filing rejection
DS 117 signing and compliance questions
These answers separate signNow workflow questions from requirements that must be confirmed with DS 117’s issuing authority or applicable law.
signNow’s Business plan includes templates and audit trails for preparing and routing DS 117. Confirm that the uploaded PDF contains the intended official form before creating a reusable template, because signNow cannot determine whether an unverified DS 117 version is legally current.
Upload the PDF again and inspect the detected fields before sending. Add missing signature, initials, date, or text fields manually, then use signNow’s preview to confirm placement and signer assignment on every page.
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Electronic execution depends on intent, consent, signer attribution, and record retention under ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. chapter 96, and applicable state law. Confirm that DS 117’s issuing authority accepts electronic signatures before sending it.
Use signNow’s signer authentication options, including SMS OTP or available ID verification, when DS 117 requires stronger identity evidence. Record the authentication method in internal procedures and retain the resulting audit trail with the completed document.
If DS 117 must be filed through an agency portal, mailed, notarized, or submitted in person, signing it in signNow does not replace that external requirement. Verify the issuing authority’s instructions before treating the signed PDF as a submission.
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