Agency
What is 'electronic signature' validity in Hawaii real estate contracts?
AA. Electronic signatures are not legally valid for real estate contracts in Hawaii; wet signatures are required
BB. Hawaii's Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and the federal E-SIGN Act give electronic signatures the same legal effect as handwritten signatures for real estate transactions✓ Correct
CC. Electronic signatures are only valid for commercial transactions in Hawaii
DD. Electronic signatures require notarization to be valid for recorded documents
Explanation
Hawaii has adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), and the federal ESIGN Act applies nationally. Electronic signatures have the same legal effect as wet (handwritten) signatures for real estate contracts.
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