eSignature • Digital Signature • Wet Signature
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Engineering Report Signing — Done Right
Construction Materials Testing, Inspection, and Geotechnical reports require secure, compliant signing before submission.
eFieldData supports all three signing methods in one unified workflow:
No third-party PDF tools. No workflow breaks.
Why This Matters
Engineering boards, DOTs, and agencies across the country have different signing requirements. Some accept digital certificates. Some require wet seals. Many allow hybrid models.
eFieldData lets you comply — without changing systems.
1. eSignature
Fast electronic approval for internal or draft reports.
Best for QA/QC and client reports.
2. Digital Signature (IdentTrust® Supported)
Tamper-proof, encrypted, certificate-based authentication.
eFieldData supports certificate-based digital signing with trusted providers such as IdentTrust®.
If the report changes after signing, the signature becomes invalid.
Best for engineering reports requiring full compliance.
3. Physical / Wet Signature
For agencies requiring manual signing and stamping.
Best for jurisdiction-specific mandates.
Built Into Your Workflow
Inspection scheduling → Field data capture → Lab testing → Reporting → Signing → Distribution
Digital signatures are applied directly within our construction materials testing reporting software and flow seamlessly from our mobile field data collection system into final, signable engineering reports.
1. What is the difference between an eSignature and a digital signature?
An eSignature is an electronic approval, such as a typed or drawn name added to a document. It confirms intent but does not encrypt or lock the document.
A digital signature uses a verified certificate (such as IdentTrust®) and encryption technology to authenticate the signer’s identity and make the document tamper-evident. If the document changes after signing, the signature becomes invalid.
2. Does eFieldData support IdentTrust®?
Yes. eFieldData supports IdentTrust® digital certificates for secure, certificate-based engineering document signing.
3. Is a digital signature legally valid for engineering reports?
Yes. When issued by a trusted Certificate Authority and applied in accordance with the licensing board's requirements, digital signatures are legally valid and enforceable.
4. Can we still wet-sign reports?
Yes. eFieldData supports traditional physical signing workflows for agencies or clients requiring manual seals.
5. Is there an extra cost to use digital signatures in eFieldData?
No. eFieldData includes eSignature, digital signature, and wet(physical) signature capabilities at no additional cost. Users only need to maintain their own valid digital certificate, such as an IdentTrust® certificate, for certificate-based signing.
Secure your engineering reports. Protect your license. Accelerate your turnaround time.
See how eFieldData delivers secure signing, faster approvals, and fully compliant engineering reports — all in one platform.
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