3.4.5 Electronic Seals and Signature Requirements
Licensed professional engineers must maintain the security of their electronic seals and electronic signatures. The following methods are allowed:
- Licensed professional engineers may electronically copy their original hard copy work that bears their seal, original signature, and date and transmit this work in a secure electronic format; or
- An engineer may create an electronic seal and digital signature for use in transmitting electronically formatted engineering work, regardless of whether the work was originally in hard copy or electronic format.
DES strongly recommends using electronic signatures whenever possible. Utilize digital signature applications such as DocuSign and Adobe, rather than attempting to print/sign/scan documents.
Further guidance on digital signatures can be found on the TxDOT.gov
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is the authority for licensed professional engineers. Chapter 137, Subchapter B: Sealing Requirements, §137.31 through §137.37 outline the requirements for signing, sealing, and dating of engineering documents.