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A build-to-order ERPNext app that sends any quotation,

sales order or contract print format out for legally binding e-signature, then files the signed PDF and a tamper-evident audit trail back onto the source document.

ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs and supports it for you.

What is E-Signature & Digital Signing for ERPNext?

A build-to-order ERPNext app that sends any quotation, sales order or contract print format out for legally binding e-signature, then files the signed PDF and a tamper-evident audit trail back onto the source document. ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs and supports it for you. Built to order by ECOSIRE for ERPNext v15, v16 — indicative price from $999.00 USD; request a quote for a scoped proposal.

Key Features

Dedicated `Signature Request` DocType that references any source document (Quotation, Sales Order, Contract, or a doctype you nominate) and renders its existing ERPNext `Print Format` as the signing PDF
Drag-and-drop placement editor to drop signature, initials, date and free-text fields onto the rendered document and bind each field to a named signer
Reusable `Signing Template` DocType storing per-document-type field layouts and routing rules so recurring contracts go out in one click
Sequential signer routing where each signer's tokenized link only activates after the prior signer completes, driven by server-side order logic
Parallel signer routing for counterparties who can sign independently and in any order
Tokenized, login-free signing links for external counterparties — no ERPNext user account required, scoped and expiring per request
Immutable `Signature Audit Log` child table capturing viewed/signed/declined events with timestamp, IP address and user agent for each signer
`hooks.py` doc event on final completion that composes the flattened signed PDF and attaches it back to the source document via the Frappe File API
Automatic source-document status update on completion so downstream automation (Quotation-to-Sales-Order conversion, owner notification) can trigger
Whitelisted REST API methods to send-for-signature, check status and void a request programmatically or from a client script button on the source form
Client script button injected on the Quotation/Sales Order/Contract form to launch a signature request without leaving the document
`scheduler_events` background jobs for automated signer reminder emails and expiry of stale requests after a configurable window
Role profiles and DocType-level permissions controlling who can send, void, and download signed documents
All signer PII, evidence and signed PDFs stored inside your own ERPNext database and file store — no mandatory third-party signing cloud
Optional integration hook to a compliant external signing gateway if your jurisdiction requires a qualified/advanced e-signature provider
Built and tested against Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16, packaged as a standard installable Frappe app

Built to order, done for you

No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.

  1. 1

    You order

    Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.

  2. 2

    We build & install

    ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your ERPNext.

  3. 3

    Go live + support

    You go live in about one working week, with two weeks of go-live support. Defects in the code we deliver are fixed free of charge.

Technical Specifications

ERPNext Compatibility
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License
Licence confirmation required
Python Requirement
Python 3.10+
Database
MariaDB 10.6+

About this Product

Sales and legal teams closing deals in ERPNext hit the same wall: the quotation, order confirmation or service agreement is generated cleanly inside ERPNext, then leaves the system entirely to get signed. It goes out as an email attachment, gets printed, scanned, chased over WhatsApp, and comes back — if it comes back — as a low-resolution image nobody can prove wasn't altered. ERPNext core has no signing surface at all: there is no signature field on a print format, no signer routing, no completion status, and no evidence trail. Deals stall in the gap between "sent" and "signed", and finance has no reliable trigger to move a quotation to a confirmed sales order.

ECOSIRE builds a proper Frappe app (its own module, not a pile of customizations) that closes that gap inside ERPNext. We add a Signature Request DocType that references the source document (Quotation, Sales Order, Contract, or any doctype you nominate) and renders the exact Print Format you already use. A drag-and-drop placement editor lets you drop signature, initials, date, and text fields onto the rendered PDF and bind each one to a specific signer. Recipients sign through a secure tokenized link — no ERPNext login required for external counterparties — and every event (viewed, signed, declined, IP address, timestamp, user agent) is written to an immutable Signature Audit Log child table. When the last required signer completes, a hooks.py doc event fires a server script that composes the flattened signed PDF, attaches it back to the source document via the Frappe File API, and updates status so downstream automation (converting a Quotation to a Sales Order, notifying the deal owner) can react.

Technically it is built the Frappe way, so it upgrades and audits like the rest of your instance. Signer routing supports both sequential (signer 2's link only activates after signer 1 completes) and parallel flows, driven by a Signing Template DocType that stores reusable field layouts and routing rules per document type. Whitelisted methods exposed over the Frappe REST API let you trigger sends programmatically or from a client script button on the Quotation form; scheduler events (scheduler_events in hooks.py) send reminder emails and expire stale requests. Role profiles and DocType permissions gate who can send, void, and download signed documents, and all signer PII and evidence stay inside your own ERPNext database and file store — nothing is farmed out to a third-party signing cloud unless you explicitly ask for a gateway integration. We target and test against Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16.

Because this is build-to-order, you are not downloading a generic marketplace app and hoping it fits. We start with a short scoping call to confirm which document types you sign, your signer roles and routing, your print formats, and any e-signature compliance requirements in your jurisdiction. We then build against your actual ERPNext instance, prove it on a staging site with your real print formats during UAT, and only then install to production with a rollback plan. Typical delivery is one working week from confirmed scope, and you receive the full app source and git repository so you are never locked in.

What you get

  • Installable Frappe app source code for your ERPNext version (v15 or v16), packaged as a standard `bench get-app` installable module
  • Installation and configuration on your environment, including DocType setup, role profiles, print-format binding and scheduler wiring
  • Technical documentation covering the DocType schema, `hooks.py` doc events, whitelisted API methods, scheduler events and extension points
  • End-user guide plus a live training session for your sales and legal teams on sending, templating and tracking signature requests
  • UAT on a staging site using your real print formats and signer flows, with a documented rollback plan before production install
  • Post-go-live support window for defect fixes and questions after production deployment
  • Full git repository handover so you own the source and can maintain or extend it independently
  • Reusable `Signing Template` configurations pre-built for your primary document types (e.g. quotation, sales order, service contract)

Who this is for

Sales Manager closing quotations

Needs quotations and order confirmations signed and returned fast, without the deal leaking out of ERPNext into email and scanned PDFs. Wants one button on the Quotation form and a live view of who has viewed, signed or stalled.

Legal / Contracts Lead

Responsible for how agreements are executed and evidenced. Needs sequential signer routing, a tamper-evident audit trail with timestamps and IP, and signed documents retained inside the company's own ERPNext instance rather than a third-party cloud.

ERPNext System Administrator

Owns the instance and its upgrade path. Wants a clean Frappe app built with DocTypes, `hooks.py` events and whitelisted methods — no fragile monkey-patching — that survives v15/v16 upgrades and ships with the git repo and technical docs.

Operations / RevOps Lead

Wants signing to trigger downstream automation: a completed signature flips a Quotation to a Sales Order and notifies the owner, so nothing waits on a human to notice a document came back.

How E-Signature & Digital Signing for ERPNext Compares

CriterionECOSIRECustom BuildCompetitorERPNext Native
Fit to your signing processBuilt around your exact document types, signer roles and print formatsFully bespoke but only as good as your in-house Frappe skillsGeneric layout you must bend your process to fitNo signing surface exists in ERPNext core
Signer routingSequential and parallel flows via a `Signing Template` DocTypeWhatever you have time to build and testOften single-signer or fixed order onlyNone
Audit trail & evidenceImmutable log of view/sign/decline with timestamp, IP, user agentMust design and secure the evidence model yourselfVaries; evidence often lives in the vendor's cloudNo signing events to log
Data residencySigned PDFs and PII stay in your ERPNext database and file storeYour choice, your responsibility to implementFrequently routes documents through a third-party cloudN/A
ERPNext integrationNative `hooks.py` events, whitelisted API, client-script button, status write-backPossible but time-consuming to wire correctlyBolted on; downstream automation often missingN/A
Upgrade safety (v15/v16)Standard Frappe app, no core patches, tested on v15 and v16Depends on discipline of your developersMay lag ERPNext releasesN/A
Ownership & lock-inFull source and git repo handed over — you own itYou own it, but you also built and must maintain itClosed source, ongoing per-seat or per-envelope feesN/A
Time to valueone working week build-to-order from confirmed scopeUnpredictable; competes with your team's roadmapFast to install but slow to make fitImmediate, but does nothing for signing

Frequently Asked Questions about E-Signature & Digital Signing

How long does delivery take?

This is a build-to-order app, not an instant download. After a short scoping call to confirm your document types, signer flows and print formats, typical delivery is one working week from confirmed scope. We build against your instance, prove it on staging during UAT, then install to production with a rollback plan.

Is this an existing app I can download from the Frappe marketplace?

No. ECOSIRE builds it to order for your ERPNext instance and installs it for you. You receive the full source and git repository at handover, so you own the code and are never locked into a vendor download.

How do you handle support and future ERPNext updates?

Every build includes a post-go-live support window for defect fixes and questions. Because it is a standard Frappe app built with DocTypes, `hooks.py` events and whitelisted methods rather than core patches, it upgrades cleanly. We target v15 and v16, and can quote a maintenance retainer for ongoing updates and new features.

Can external customers sign without an ERPNext login?

Yes. External counterparties sign through a secure, expiring tokenized link scoped to their request — no ERPNext user account required. Internal signers can be routed through their existing ERPNext roles and permissions.

Is the signature legally binding, and where is the evidence stored?

Each request captures a tamper-evident audit trail — viewed, signed and declined events with timestamp, IP address and user agent — stored in an immutable `Signature Audit Log` inside your own database. Signed PDFs are attached back to the source document via the Frappe File API. For jurisdictions that mandate a qualified/advanced e-signature provider, we can integrate a compliant external gateway during scoping; tell us your requirement on the call.

Which documents can be sent for signature?

Any ERPNext document with a print format — Quotation, Sales Order, Contract, and any additional doctype you nominate. The signing PDF is rendered from the exact `Print Format` you already use, and reusable `Signing Template` layouts let recurring documents go out in one click.

Does a completed signature trigger anything downstream?

Yes. A `hooks.py` doc event fires when the final required signer completes, attaches the signed PDF back to the source document and updates its status, so your existing automation — for example converting a Quotation to a Sales Order or notifying the deal owner — can react automatically.

Request a quote

E-Signature & Digital Signing

A build-to-order ERPNext app that sends any quotation, sales order or contract print format out for legally binding e-signature, then files the signed PDF and a tamper-evident audit trail back onto the source document. ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs and supports it for you.

  • Dedicated `Signature Request` DocType that references any source document (Quotation, Sales Order, Contract, or a doctype you nominate) and renders its existing ERPNext `Print Format` as the signing PDF
  • Drag-and-drop placement editor to drop signature, initials, date and free-text fields onto the rendered document and bind each field to a named signer
  • Reusable `Signing Template` DocType storing per-document-type field layouts and routing rules so recurring contracts go out in one click
  • Sequential signer routing where each signer's tokenized link only activates after the prior signer completes, driven by server-side order logic

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