A major concern of company executives and forms managers is security. The security requirements for electronic forms processing with or without signatures, is similar to the security requirements for online banking systems. To provide this enhanced on-line security, the latest forms processing applications utilize the following process. First, a user in need of completing a form will begin by entering the application via a web browser. Then by clicking on the new user option, the user enters their identifying information and their email address. The forms system will send an email confirmation to the user providing them with their new user name and password. This unique email identification is only sent to the user. When used, it indicates that the user is the correct person. With the login and password, the user can now log into the application, fill out the form, and is legally bound to the information to which they have provided.

If an additional level of security is desired, most systems may further provide the option to include test question authentication, such as requiring the user to enter their Mother’s maiden name, a birth city, favorite car, a key date, etc. Such questions can be asked at user login and/or when submitting their signature to further insure identity of the signer.