St 389

Use a St 389 2020 template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What St 389 does in signNow

St 389 is a document that can be prepared, routed, signed, and retained digitally when its governing transaction permits electronic execution. In signNow, upload the St 389 file, review automatically detected fillable areas, add signature and date fields, assign recipients, and send the document. Signers complete their assigned fields through a browser or mobile device. signNow then provides the completed record and audit trail. ESIGN and applicable UETA provisions generally recognize qualifying electronic signatures, but form-specific filing, notarization, and agency rules still control.

How to complete St 389

Prepare St 389 in signNow by checking fields, assigning recipients, collecting signatures, and preserving completion evidence.

Upload:
Upload the source St 389 document.
Check fields:
Review detected fields and add missing ones.
Assign:
Assign recipients and signing responsibilities.
Send:
Send St 389 for completion.
Archive:
Download the signed record and audit trail.

How St 389 moves through signNow

St 389 follows a controlled digital workflow from upload through signature, completion, and audit-trail storage.

Upload the form: Upload the St 389 file and let signNow detect available fillable areas.
Review fields: Review detected fields and add signature, date, or text fields where needed.
Send to signers: Add recipients, assign fields, and send St 389 for electronic completion.
Complete and store: Recipients sign, receive completed copies, and retain the audit trail.

Prepare the document

Upload the St 389 source file and verify every detected field before sending.

Deliver to signers

Add recipients and deliver St 389 through email or a signing link.

Collect signatures

Recipients review assigned fields and complete St 389 on desktop or mobile.

Archive the record

Download the completed document and preserve its signNow audit trail.

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Authenticate signer:

Record the signer’s authentication event and associated identity evidence.

Capture timestamps:

Capture the exact time for each St 389 signing action.

Record document history:

Associate document history with the completed St 389 file.

Seal completion:

Preserve tamper-evident completion details with the signed document.

Track actions:

Log recipient actions, field changes, and signing status transitions.

Export audit trail:

Retrieve or export St 389 evidence for authorized review.

Setting	Recommendation
Authentication method	Email verification with SMS OTP
Signature type	Typed or drawn electronic signature
Audit trail	Enabled for every St 389 transaction
Document retention	Three years from filing (IRC §6501(a))
Encryption	TLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256

Find and fill out the correct st 389

airSlate SignNow helps you fill in and sign documents in minutes, error-free. Choose the correct version of the editable PDF form from the list and get started filling it out.

Versions	Form popularity	Fillable & printable
2016 SC ST-389 I [2015-07-09] 2021	4.8 Satisfied (3196 Votes)
2016 SC ST-389 I [2015-07-09] 2020	4.8 Satisfied (2180 Votes)
2016 SC ST-389 I [2015-07-09] 2016	4.7 Satisfied (570 Votes)

Best practices for St 389 records

Use a documented process to verify, sign, export, protect, and retain each completed St 389 record.

Preserve the completed form and audit trail

Keep the completed St 389 and its audit trail together in a controlled repository. If the record supports a federal tax matter, apply the applicable IRS retention rule rather than deleting it when the signature workflow ends.

Export evidence after final signature

Export St 389 completion evidence after all recipients sign. Store the original file, audit-trail export, and any signer communications under access controls that allow authorized review without exposing personal information unnecessarily.

Document the governing retention rule

Apply a documented retention period to St 389 based on its business purpose and governing authority. Federal tax records generally follow IRC §6501(a), while state requirements or specific transaction rules may require longer storage.

Limit access to sensitive records

Restrict access to St 389 files according to job responsibilities, and review shared links periodically. Remove unnecessary recipients and avoid placing sensitive information in email subjects, filenames, or unrestricted download locations.

Risks in St 389 processing

Incomplete audit trail

Missing evidence

Signer attribution questioned

Record dispute

Required record unavailable

Retention breach

Unauthorized document access

Privacy exposure

Security controls for St 389

Transport encryption:

TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit

Storage encryption:

AES-256 at rest

Security certification:

SOC 2 Type II certified

Management standard:

ISO 27001 certified

Electronic signatures:

ESIGN and UETA compliant

Signer verification:

Two-factor authentication available

Platform requirements for St 389

St 389 can be prepared and signed through signNow on supported desktop browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, using Windows or macOS. signNow also provides mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Desktop Windows and macOS
Mobile iOS and Android

For controlled deployments, administrators should confirm device management, user provisioning, access permissions, and any required integration before routing St 389. Organizations handling regulated information should also configure authentication and retention policies that match their legal and operational obligations.

St 389 troubleshooting questions

These answers address document preparation, signer verification, plan limits, audit evidence, and electronic-signature requirements for St 389.

Upload the original St 389 file to signNow, then inspect every detected field before sending. The Business plan includes templates and audit trails, while Business Premium adds bulk send when multiple completed St 389 documents require the same workflow.

A typed, drawn, or click-to-sign signature can evidence intent under ESIGN and applicable UETA rules when attribution, consent, and record retention are maintained. Confirm that St 389 is not subject to a separate state filing or wet-ink requirement.

The Business plan includes legally binding eSignatures, templates, mobile apps, and audit trails at $8 per user per month when billed annually. Subscription plans include 100 signature invites per user annually, with overage fees applying after that allowance.

Use SMS authentication or another available signer-verification control when St 389 contains sensitive information. For regulated healthcare workflows, signNow states HIPAA compliance requires a business associate agreement, while ESIGN and UETA address electronic-signature validity.

Export the completed St 389 and its audit trail after signing, then store both under your organization’s retention policy. The audit trail records signing activity, timestamps, and related event details supporting later review or dispute resolution.

Business Premium adds bulk send for repeated St 389 workflows; Enterprise adds advanced signer authentication and conditional or formula fields. Select a plan based on the document volume and controls your St 389 process actually requires.

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