Information to review
Reusable templates help present the same consent information consistently whenever that workflow is used again.
Electronic consent forms
Electronic consent forms for clear, paperless workflows.
Create reusable consent forms, present them digitally, collect the information and signature you need, and keep the completed consent record organized without relying on repeated paper preparation.
One connected form
What an electronic consent form can include
Consent information
Present the information the signer needs to
review before giving consent.
Signer details
Collect names, contact details and other
structured information required by the form.
Additional questions
Add reusable questions that match the
organization's consent workflow.
Signature and completed record
Connect the completed signature with the
information collected in the consent record.
Inside the form
A consent form should keep the important parts together.
Electronic consent forms bring the information being presented, the signer's responses and the resulting record into one workflow rather than spreading them across paper, email and separate files.
Structured responses
Forms can collect the signer details and additional questions needed for the particular consent process.
Signature and record
The signature and completed information remain connected to the resulting consent record for later review.
From form to record
Move from a reusable form to a completed consent record.
eConsent keeps the main stages of the electronic consent form workflow connected so organizations can avoid repeatedly preparing and filing the same paperwork.
1. Create
Build a reusable consent template with the content and questions required for the workflow.
2. Present
Present the form to an individual or make it available through an in-person signing station.
3. Sign
Let the signer review the consent, answer the required questions and provide a signature.
4. Keep the record
Store the completed consent record so it can be reviewed, downloaded or included in an export.
Paper vs electronic
The same consent process without repeated paper handling.
Paper consent can work, but recurring workflows often require forms to be prepared, signed, filed and found again manually. Electronic consent keeps those stages in a connected digital process.
Repeated manual handling
- Prepare or print the form again.
- Collect handwritten information and signatures.
- File completed documents manually.
- Find and organize records when needed later.
Reusable and organized
- Reuse a prepared consent template.
- Collect structured information digitally.
- Connect the signature to the completed record.
- Review or export records from one workflow.
Ways to collect consent
Use the form in the way the consent process happens.
Electronic forms can support one-person consent, in-person collection and recurring organizational workflows without requiring a different paper process for each situation.
Individual consent
Prepare a consent record for one person and give them a focused digital path to review and sign it.
In-person signing
Signing stations support locations where people need to review and complete consent on site.
Recurring forms
Reuse consent templates instead of rebuilding the same document and questions for every signer.
After signing
A completed form becomes an organized consent record.
The workflow continues after the signature. Completed information can remain available as a consent record, signed PDF and structured export when those formats are needed.
Consent record
Review the completed consent and the information captured through its original form.
Signed PDF
Generate a consistent PDF representation of the completed consent record.
Data exports
Export selected consent information when the organization needs to use collected data elsewhere.
Want the broader workflow explanation? Read the digital consent management guide.
Collecting consent from people remotely? Explore online consent forms.
Frequently asked questions
Electronic consent forms FAQ
What is an electronic consent form?
An electronic consent form presents consent information digitally and lets the signer provide the required details and signature without using a paper form.
How is an electronic consent form different from a paper form?
The information being presented may serve the same purpose, but the electronic workflow can connect the form, responses, signature and completed record without manual printing and filing.
Can electronic consent forms be used in person?
Yes. eConsent includes signing-station workflows for situations where consent is being collected at a shared physical location.
What happens after an electronic consent form is signed?
The completed information becomes part of the consent record and can be reviewed through the available record, PDF and export workflows.
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