How can we configure a document template so the "Date Signed" is automatically captured upon submission instead of requiring the signer to manually enter a date?
Published on October 3, 2026 DRTE
Automatic Signing Date and Timestamp in DRTE: No Date Field Needed
You do not need to prompt the signer for a date entry. DRTE automatically captures and records the exact date and timestamp upon submission through multiple built-in mechanisms.
At a glance: the timestamp appears on the signed PDF itself (Section 1) and is also logged in Salesforce records and the Certificate of Completion (Section 2). |
1. Automatic Signature Stamp Timestamp (Out-of-the-Box)
- Composite Signature Image: Whenever a recipient applies their signature, the DRTE rendering engine automatically embeds a composite signature stamp onto the PDF.
- Built-In Date/Time: This stamp automatically displays the signer's printed name, drawn signature, and the exact GMT date and time of execution (e.g.,
2026-01-08 11:18 GMT) directly beneath the signature line.
2. Backend Audit Log Timestamps
- Record Tracking: The exact moment the document is signed is automatically logged in the fields shown below.
| Object | Field |
|---|---|
| E-Signature Request | Request Signed On |
| E-Signature Log (child record) | DateTimeText |
- Legal Compliance: These timestamps are bundled into the Certificate of Completion (CoC) audit trail to guarantee non-repudiable legal proof of execution.
Result: signers never have to type a date. The signed PDF shows the GMT date and time, and the same moment is recorded in Salesforce for audit purposes. |
Knowledge Article Number: KA-00440