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Electronic vs. Original Signatures

Understand when you can use an electronic signature and seal versus when a wet original signature is required by your local tax office.

Reviewed September 1, 2026. Official agency instructions and determinations control.

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The supplied purchase directory contains separate listings for “Electronic Signature and Seal” and “Original Signature and Seal Required.”

The workbook does not state which format a filing office will accept. Use the format identified in your state or county instructions and confirm when uncertain.

The Difference Between the Two

Electronic Signature (Digital)

This is the workbook’s label for the electronic-signature-and-seal purchase path. Fulfillment method and timing are determined during external checkout.

Original Signature (Wet-Ink)

This is the workbook’s label for the original-signature-and-seal-required purchase path. Fulfillment method and timing are determined during external checkout.

Confirm before choosing

Vehicle bonded-title documents are ultimately submitted to the county tax assessor-collector office after the TxDMV review.

Neither the workbook nor the reviewed official sources establishes a universal format-selection rule. Check your official notice and confirm the required signature and seal format with the receiving office before checkout.

Which should you choose?

  • Choose Electronic when your filing instructions or receiving office confirms that listed format.
  • Choose Original when your filing instructions or receiving office calls for an original signature and seal.

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