Why do we trust signatures?

Signatures are given as a binding over fingerprints which are unique because by placing a signature we are symbolically in agreement with whatever is mentioned in the document, check or any other agreement. read more

We trust people who witness signatures. My mom is a public notary, so I've seen what goes into the signing of very official documents (e.g. loans, mortgages, wills, etc.). A signature is not just a signature if it is notarized. read more

At the core of the trust system is the set of laws which severely punish forgery: forging an hand-written signature is an offense which can land you in jail for much more time than whatever you signed. The idea is that a hand-written signature happens "in the physical world" where it leaves many traces, in particular witnesses. read more

an Electronic signature is a certificate which contains a unique signature for each person/ Business Entity. The electronic signature may come in forms of a smart card or a token and can be used for: 1. read more