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Under Idaho law, are electronic signatures valid on real estate contracts?

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B) Yes, electronic signatures are valid and enforceable under UETA as adopted by Idaho

Idaho adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) under Idaho Code Title 28, Chapter 50, which makes electronic signatures valid and legally enforceable on real estate contracts. There is no requirement that the transaction be commercial or that the signature be notarized for it to be binding.

Answer Options
A
No, electronic signatures are prohibited on real estate contracts
B
Yes, electronic signatures are valid and enforceable under UETA as adopted by Idaho
C
Yes, but only for commercial real estate transactions
D
Yes, but only if the electronic signature is notarized

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

contract formationUETAE-SIGN Actnotarization requirementsIdaho recording statutes

Key Terms:

UETAelectronic signaturesIdaho Code Title 28enforceabilityreal estate contracts

Related Concepts

A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform their obligations under the contract without a legal excuse. The non-breaching party is entitled to legal remedies including damages, specific performance, or contract rescission.

Consideration is something of value exchanged between parties to a contract, making the agreement legally binding. It can be money, a promise to act, a promise to refrain from acting, or anything else of value.

Contingencies are conditions written into a real estate contract that must be met before the transaction can close. If a contingency is not satisfied, the buyer can typically cancel the contract without penalty.

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