🔑 Authentication of Electronic Signatures in New York

In New York, the authentication of electronic signatures is governed by general principles of evidence and contract law. There is no single, uniform method for authenticating a contract or signature. Instead, authentication can be established through various recognized methods, including:

• Testimony of a witness present at the signing
• Admission of authenticity by the purported signer
• Proof of handwriting
• Circumstantial evidence (e.g., business practices, digital audit trails)