Section 196-23-070 - Signature The terms "signature or signed," as used in chapter 18.43 RCW and/or Title 196 WAC, means the following:
(1) A handwritten identification or a digital representation of your handwritten identification that represents the act of putting your name on a document to attest to its validity. The handwritten or digital identification must be: (a) Original and written by hand, or a scanned image of an original, handwritten identification;(b) Permanently affixed to the document(s) being certified;(c) Applied to the document by the identified licensee; and(d) Placed directly over the seal/stamp of the licensee.(2) A digital identification that is an electronic authentication process attached to or logically associated with an electronic document. The digital identification may include a scanned or digitized signature. The digital identification must be: (a) Unique to the licensee using it;(b) Capable of independent verification;(c) Under the exclusive control of the licensee using it; and(d) Linked to a document in such a manner that the digital identification is invalidated if any data in the document is changed.Wash. Admin. Code § 196-23-070
Amended by WSR 18-22-076, Filed 11/2/2018, effective 12/3/2018Statutory Authority: RCW 18.43.035. 08-10-009, § 196-23-070, filed 4/24/08, effective 7/1/08; 06-22-036, § 196-23-070, filed 10/25/06, effective 11/25/06. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.43 and 18.235 RCW. 04-04-001, § 196-23-070, filed 1/21/04, effective 2/21/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.43.035. 01-09-017, § 196-23-070, filed 4/6/01, effective 5/7/01.