Signatures

(a) General Rule. Signatures may be handwritten or electronic. (b) Electronic Signature. (1) The use of an electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.

(2) Electronic signatures shall comply with sections 303—312 of the Electronic Transactions Act (73 P.S. § § 2260.303—2260.312) and other laws governing electronic signatures. Authority The provisions of this § 105.12b added under 71 Pa.C.S. § 3003(1); and section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 186). Source The provisions of this § 105.12b added August 15, 2025, effective August 16, 2025, 55 Pa.B. 5862.