Providing E-Signatures

5 min read Updated Jun 1, 2025

Overview

The final step in the LLC formation process is signing your legal documents electronically. After you confirmed your formation data, StartGlobal generates the required legal documents. Each document must be individually signed using the built-in electronic signature feature. Once all documents are signed, you can proceed and StartGlobal will begin filing your LLC with the state.

Before You Begin

Before You Begin
  • You must have confirmed and submitted your formation data in the Review step.
  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as document generation and signing require communication with the server.
  • Be prepared to wait briefly while documents are generated (this usually takes under a minute).
  • Do not close or navigate away from the page while documents are being generated.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Wait for documents to be generated.

    After arriving at the signatures page, wait while the system generates your legal documents.

    What you will see

    A page titled "Sign Your Documents" with a list of documents. Documents that are still being prepared will show a "GENERATING..." status indicator.

  2. Monitor the generation progress.

    Watch for the status of each document to change from "GENERATING..." to showing a "SIGN" button.

    What you will see

    As each document is ready, the "GENERATING..." label is replaced with a "SIGN" button. If generation takes longer than 30 seconds, a timeout warning may appear. If it exceeds 5 minutes, a final timeout message will be shown.

  3. Sign each document.

    Click the "SIGN" button next to each document to open the signing interface. Complete the electronic signature as prompted.

    What you will see

    A signing interface where you provide your electronic signature. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the signing process for each document.

  4. Download signed documents (optional).

    After signing a document, you can click the "DOWNLOAD" button to save a copy to your device.

    What you will see

    Once a document is signed, the "SIGN" button is replaced with a "DOWNLOAD" button and a "SIGNED" label displayed in green, confirming the document has been successfully signed.

  5. Verify all documents are signed.

    Check that every document in the list shows the "SIGNED" status in green.

    What you will see

    Each signed document displays a green "SIGNED" indicator. The "PROCEED" button at the bottom of the page remains disabled until all documents have been signed.

  6. Read the finality alert.

    Note the alert on the page.

    Tip

    An alert stating "All details are final and you can't edit any business details." This is a reminder that your formation data has already been locked in during the previous step.

  7. Proceed to complete the formation process.

    Once all documents are signed and the "PROCEED" button becomes active, click it to finalize the formation process.

    What you will see

    The "PROCEED" button becomes enabled (it is disabled until all documents are signed). Clicking it completes the onboarding formation flow.

What Happens Next

  • Once all documents are signed and you click "PROCEED", StartGlobal begins the official LLC filing process with your chosen state.
  • You will be directed to your dashboard where you can track the status of your formation.
  • StartGlobal will handle the state filing, and you will be notified as your formation progresses through each stage.
  • Formation processing times vary by state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

Documents are stuck on "GENERATING..." for a long time.

Wait at least 30 seconds before taking action. If a timeout warning appears, try refreshing the page. If the issue persists after 5 minutes, contact StartGlobal support.

The "SIGN" button is not appearing for a document.

The document may still be generating. Wait for the "GENERATING..." status to complete. If it does not change after several minutes, refresh the page.

The signing process failed or produced an error.

Refresh the page and try clicking the "SIGN" button again. Ensure you have a stable internet connection. If the error persists, try a different browser or contact support.

The "PROCEED" button is disabled.

This button is intentionally disabled until every document in the list has been signed. Check that all documents show the green "SIGNED" status. If any document still shows a "SIGN" button, complete signing it first.

I signed a document but it still shows as unsigned.

Refresh the page. The status should update to reflect your signature. If it does not, contact StartGlobal support.

I received a timeout warning.

A timeout warning after 30 seconds is informational and does not mean anything has failed. Continue waiting. If you receive the final timeout after 5 minutes, the generation process may have encountered an issue, contact support for assistance.

Need more help?

Our support team is available to help you with any questions about your StartGlobal account.

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