Google starts adding electronic signature to Google Docs or Google Drive services

Google has announced the addition of an electronic signature feature to its Workspace services, launching it in a public beta form for users to experience, enabling them to digitally sign documents within Google Docs or Google Drive services.

Previously offered in a restricted Alpha version for testing, this update to a Beta version is slated to be rolled out to individual Workspace users within the forthcoming 15 days. Small studios and businesses, on the other hand, may apply to administrators for access.

Beyond merely affixing digital signatures within documents, Google is also planning subsequent enhancements, including the ability to track the progress of document signatures, accommodate multiple signatories, and even incorporate functionality to allow external entities to sign. These augmentations aim to streamline the process of digital document management.

Similar functionalities, encompassing services from providers like Box and Dropbox, have already been integrated with their file storage capabilities. Google’s announcement to broaden the provision of digital signature functionality is manifestly aimed at further attracting a greater number of users to engage in digital tasks through its services.