Can a PE or PLS digitally sign or seal their work?
Yes! The statute for sealing work is found in http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title54/T54CH12SECT54-1215.htm (see 54-1215 3(a)). Therein it allows such work to be done with use of “a rubber stamp, crimp or electronically generated image.” It goes on in the paragraph to say that “If the signature is handwritten, it shall be adjacent to or across the seal.” And “A facsimile signature generated by any method will not be acceptable unless accompanied by an electronic signature.” The electronic signature and electronically generated image sections were added in the 2002 Legislative Session. Further, the definition of “signature” is found in subparagraph (14) of the Idaho Code (54-1202) pertaining to Engineers and Land Surveyors at http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title54/T54CH12SECT54-1202.htm The Idaho Code that allows electronic signatures for business and describes their required characteristics is found at http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title28/T28CH50.htm.
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