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Be 002

Use a Be 002 2017 template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What Be 002 is and how it works

Be 002 is a form that can be prepared, routed, completed, and electronically signed through a signNow workflow when the underlying transaction permits electronic signing. Upload the document, review signNow’s detected fields, add or correct signature and date fields, then send it to the designated signer. After completion, signNow provides the signed file and audit-trail evidence. ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. chapter 96, and applicable state law can support electronic signatures, but document-specific exclusions and filing requirements must be checked before relying on an electronic Be 002 record.

Business types that benefit from Be 002

Be 002 is most useful when several parties need a consistent, traceable way to complete the same business form.

  • Independent contractors use Be 002 to complete and sign their assigned form digitally, preserving a downloadable record and audit trail for business files.
  • Small businesses use Be 002 with signNow to route the form to customers, vendors, or employees without coordinating paper exchanges.
  • Enterprise teams use Be 002 through controlled templates and signer workflows, supporting consistent completion records across departments and locations.

These tasks are executed by both individual contributors and centralized administrators depending on organizational policy and required controls.

Features that support Be 002 completion

Be 002 workflows can combine field preparation, signer routing, mobile completion, and record preservation in one signNow process.

Document upload

Upload the Be 002 file and prepare its completion fields without recreating the document from scratch. Review the layout before sending so the signer sees the intended form structure.

Guided completion

Use signature, initials, date, and text fields to guide completion of the uploaded Be 002 document. Required-field checks reduce the chance of receiving a partially completed file.

Signer routing

Send Be 002 to a named signer by email or use a signing link when the workflow permits. The recipient can review the document before applying a signature.

Audit trail

The completed Be 002 file remains associated with signNow’s audit evidence, including signing actions and timestamps. This supports later review of how the electronic record was completed.

Mobile access

Signers can complete Be 002 using signNow mobile apps or a browser-based workflow. Device choice can help participants finish the form without arranging an in-person paper exchange.

Business plan

Business plan pricing is $8 per user per month with annual billing and includes legally binding eSignatures, templates, mobile apps, and audit trails.

How to complete Be 002 in signNow

Upload the Be 002 file, check its detected fields, route it to the correct signer, and preserve the completed record with its audit evidence.

  • Upload form:

    Upload Be 002 to signNow.
  • Prepare fields:

    Review detected fields and add missing signature, date, initials, or text fields.
  • Send request:

    Enter signer details and send the completed request.
  • Archive evidence:

    Review the signed PDF and audit trail, then store both records.
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What the Be 002 audit trail records

signNow records the signing events surrounding Be 002 so the completed document can be reviewed with supporting evidence.

01

Signer authentication:

Records the signer’s authentication event.
02

Timestamp capture:

Associates actions with precise event times.
03

Document hashing:

Preserves the signed document’s integrity record.
04

Tamper evidence:

Shows whether the completed file changed.
05

Action history:

Lists views, fields, signatures, and notifications.
06

Audit export:

Allows completed records and evidence retrieval.

Security controls for Be 002

Data encryption:

Encrypted in transit and at rest

SOC 2 Type II:

Certified security controls

ISO 27001:

International security certification

GDPR compliance:

Privacy compliance controls

ESIGN and UETA:

Electronic signature compliance

HIPAA compliance:

Healthcare safeguards with BAA

Find and fill out the correct be 002

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.

VersionsForm popularityFillable & printable
WI BE-002 20214.8 Satisfied (2404 Votes)
WI BE-002 20174.8 Satisfied (3446 Votes)

Record-keeping practices for Be 002

Keep the completed Be 002 form, related evidence, and applicable retention rule together from the moment signing finishes.

Export the signed form and audit trail

Export the completed Be 002 file and its signNow audit trail after signing. Store both together so the form, signer actions, timestamps, and completion evidence remain associated for later review.

Use the applicable retention rule

Apply the retention period required for the transaction’s record category. For federal tax records, IRC §6501(a) generally provides three years from filing, with six years for a 25% or greater income understatement.

Limit access to completed records

Restrict access to completed Be 002 records by department, role, and business need. Review shared folders regularly, remove former users, and avoid sending sensitive completed forms through unsecured personal email accounts.

Create a secure archival copy

Archive the final PDF in a controlled repository with a clear filename and completion date. Preserve the original signNow audit trail rather than relying only on a downloaded signature image.

Retention periods for Be 002 records

Apply the retention rule that matches Be 002’s actual business purpose and record category; the form name alone does not establish a federal period.

01

Three years tax records

IRC §6501(a) generally allows assessment for three years from filing.
02

Six years understatement records

IRC §6501(a) provides six years after a 25% understatement.
03

Six years HIPAA records

45 CFR §164.530(j) requires six-year HIPAA documentation retention.
04

Three years or one year

8 CFR §274a.2(b)(2)(i)(A) sets the later applicable I-9 period.
05

Three years payroll records

29 CFR §516.5 requires three-year FLSA payroll retention.

State-law limits for Be 002

Invalid acknowledgment

Notarization required

No electronic will

Wills excluded

Filing remains required

Family law excluded

Recording may fail

Deed rules vary

Privacy and disclosure issues

  • A completed Be 002 may expose personal information when copied into unsecured email, downloaded to unmanaged devices, or shared beyond the intended transaction participants.
  • A signer may apply a signature before reviewing the entire Be 002 document, creating uncertainty about informed intent and the accuracy of submitted information.
  • Incorrect recipient permissions can allow an unauthorized person to open, complete, or download Be 002, weakening attribution and confidentiality controls.
  • Consumer-facing workflows may require an electronic-record disclosure and access confirmation under ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. §7001(c), before the signer proceeds.

Integrations for Be 002 workflows

Named signNow integrations can connect Be 002 routing, completed records, and business systems without requiring manual transfers at every stage.

Salesforce
Procore
Zapier
Microsoft Teams
Hub spot
Box
Microsoft

Be 002 troubleshooting questions

Resolve Be 002 completion, signing, access, and compliance questions before treating the finished record as final.

Upload Be 002 as a PDF or supported document, then use signNow’s field tools to place signature, date, initials, or text fields where the form requires completion. Confirm every required field before sending it to the intended signer.

If the signer cannot open the request, verify the email address, resend the invitation, or create a shareable signing link when appropriate. Business Premium includes quick invite links; the recipient may often sign without creating an account.

For consumer-facing transactions, electronic-record consent and access requirements arise under ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. §7001(c). Capture the required disclosure and confirm the signer can access the electronic Be 002 record before signing.

Business includes legally binding eSignatures and audit trails at $8 per user per month when billed annually. Subscription plans include 100 signature invites per user annually; overage pricing may apply, so review usage before sending.

signNow states that HIPAA compliance requires a business associate agreement. If Be 002 contains protected health information, confirm the organization’s BAA and workflow controls before routing the document.

ESIGN establishes federal electronic-signature validity for interstate commerce, while UETA generally governs intrastate transactions in adopting jurisdictions. State exclusions, including wills and certain court filings, still apply to the underlying document.

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