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N.C.G.S. § 66-317

Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. (b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation. (c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law provided it complies with the provisions of this Article. (d) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law provided it complies with the provisions of this Article. (2000-152, s. 1.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified