What does /s/ mean in a signature?
You may see "/s/ Jordan Lee" at the end of a legal document or email. It is a typed stand-in for a handwritten signature.
/s/ means "signed". Typing /s/ Your Name shows that you intend to sign a document or message without a handwritten signature. It is common in court filings, government forms and some business emails. Whether it counts as a legally valid signature depends on the document and the rules that apply to it.
How to write it
Type the slash, a lowercase s, another slash, a space, then your full name:
In formal documents it is often followed by your printed name, title and date on the lines below.
Where it is used
- Court filings: many courts accept /s/ for electronically filed documents by registered users.
- Government and regulatory filings: it is common in documents filed electronically with agencies.
- Contracts and letters sent by email, to show the sender agrees.
- Copies of signed documents: a "conformed copy" uses /s/ to show the original was signed.
Is a /s/ signature legally binding?
In the US, the federal E-SIGN Act and state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act generally allow electronic signatures, including typed names, when the person intends to sign. But some documents need a specific form of signature, a witness or a notary, and courts set their own rules. For anything important, check the requirements or ask a lawyer. This is general information, not legal advice.
/s/ vs other electronic signatures
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| /s/ signature | /s/ Jordan Lee |
| Typed name | Jordan Lee at the end of an email |
| Drawn or image signature | A scanned or drawn signature pasted in |
| E-signature service | Signed through a service that records who signed and when |
For a professional email sign-off, see email signature examples or build one with the email signature generator.
Questions people ask
- What does /s/ stand for?
- Signed. It shows the person named intends to sign the document.
- How do I type an /s/ signature?
- Type /s/, a space, then your full name: /s/ Jordan Lee.
- Can I use /s/ in an email?
- Yes, especially when confirming agreement to something. For everyday emails, a normal sign-off is enough.
- Is /s/ the same as a digital signature?
- No. A digital signature uses cryptography to prove who signed and that the document wasn't changed. /s/ is simply a typed signature.