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Using the base HRSD configuration with no integrations, when the subject person electronically signs an HR document or PDF document, the signature is saved as what?
In the base ServiceNow HRSD configuration without external e-signature integrations (like DocuSign or Adobe Sign), the system uses a native electronic signature feature. When an employee or 'subject person' completes a signature task on the Employee Center, they typically type their name or draw their signature in a designated field. The platform then captures this interaction and saves it as a picture of the signature that is added to the document. This image is then embedded directly into the generated PDF or text document to represent the sign-off. While this provides a visual confirmation of the agreement within the ServiceNow record, it is important to distinguish this from 'digital certificates' or 'digital keys,' which involve complex encryption methods used by third-party providers for legal non-repudiation in specific jurisdictions.