The topic of Electronic Signatures and "Digital Signatures" is one that is
undergoing a great deal of discussion in other forums......some of which
deal with the recording of documents affecting rights to property (Deed
Records, etc.). For anyone interested in pursuing additional research in
the area, there are a few Associations of interest, and web sites where
additional information can be located. Here are a couple pointers:
http://www.pria.ushttp://www.mismo.org
There has also be substantial debate in this area about the validity of a
digital document (xhtml document) versus the validity of the image of that
document. County Clerks and Recorders throughout the US are struggling to
determine whether they, as the legally recognized source for the retention
of the official copies of such records can or should accept a truly digital
document, or whether they should insist upon the simultaneous receipt of an
image of such documents.
Douglas P. Allen, CRM, CDIA+
Business Development Manager
Global 360
3103 Sasparilla Cove
Austin, TX 78748
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