E-Sign Dealer

In today’s fast-paced world, customers expect speed, convenience, and security—especially when purchasing a vehicle. That’s where e-signatures come in. But are they legal in Colorado? And what do car dealers need to know to stay compliant?

The Legal Backing: Federal & State Law

The Federal E-SIGN Act (2000) and Colorado’s Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) both affirm that electronic signatures are just as legally valid as handwritten ones. If your customer signs a document electronically—like on an iPad with Tap to Sign—it holds the same legal weight as ink on paper.

What This Means for Car Dealers

✅ Valid & Enforceable – Contracts signed electronically are fully recognized in Colorado courts.
✅ Lender Approved – Most lenders accept properly executed e-signatures, especially when platforms like Tap to Sign ensure authenticity and integrity.
✅ Audit Friendly – Digital records simplify compliance and reduce risk during reviews.

E-Signing Best Practices in Colorado

To stay compliant:
🔒 Ensure your platform captures intent and consent (Tap to Sign handles this).
📁 Retain digital copies for the required time.
🧾 Provide customers with a copy of their signed documents.

• Secure forms (e.g., DR 2173, DR 2001, DR 2174, DR 2407) must be printed with the e-signature on the original secure paper.
• Non-secure forms (e.g., DR 2395) can include e-signatures on printed or fully digital versions.

Note: Secure forms cannot be created electronically at this time.

Why Dealers Choose Tap to Sign

Tap to Sign was built with auto dealers in mind. It streamlines paperwork, replaces outdated printers, and helps you stay compliant in states like Colorado—all while giving customers a modern signing experience.

Go digital. Stay compliant. Sell faster.

Ready to upgrade your process? Contact us today to learn how Tap to Sign keeps your dealership moving forward.

Colorado Department of Revenue Bulletin

E-Signing in Arizona for Car Dealers: What You Need to Know

In Arizona, car dealerships are embracing the digital age, but when it comes to electronic signatures, strict guidelines remain in place to ensure security, authenticity, and legal compliance.

ADOT’s E-Signature Requirements

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) allows electronic signatures under specific conditions. According to ADOT’s official policy, an electronic signature is only accepted when:

It is the customer’s original signature captured using an electronic signature pad.
This ensures the signature is genuine and captured in-person with a device that records a direct input from the signer. A watermark may appear alongside the signature to verify its authenticity.

No other electronic signature collection methods (such as typed signatures, stylus signatures on tablets without pad verification, or image-based uploads) are currently accepted for MVD processes.

Odometer Disclosure Specifics

ADOT has released a new Electronic Odometer Disclosure Form (form #96-0695), replacing the old green triplicate forms. This PDF form is designed for use only with an electronic signature pad—handwritten signatures are not allowed. Once properly signed, however, the form can be printed and submitted to MVD or any authorized third-party MVD office in Arizona, making it both compliant and convenient for dealers handling title transfers

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Why Tap to Sign Is the Trusted Choice for Arizona Dealers

Tap to Sign is an e-signature platform built with Arizona’s legal framework in mind. Our system captures original signatures through signtaure pads, aligning perfectly with ADOT’s standards. Whether you’re completing title applications or odometer disclosures, Tap to Sign ensures your documents are compliant, secure, and accepted by the state.

When time and trust matter, Tap to Sign is your digital partner in dealership success.