In SignNow, you can set an expiration date so recipients can only access and sign a document within a specific timeframe. Once expired, the invite link is disabled, and the document can no longer be signed.
This is helpful when:
Contracts must be signed by a fixed deadline.
Event or registration forms have a cutoff date.
Compliance documents need strict timing for approvals.
Setting expiration dates keeps your signing workflows timely, secure, and aligned with business requirements.
1. Click Invite to Sign on the form you’ve prepared for signing. If you are using a template, select Single Invite in the dropdown.
2. On the Invite Page, click on the gear icon next to the recipient to open the Authentication and Settings panel.
3. By default, invites expire after 30 days, but you can extend the expiration period to up to 180 days. Recipients will be notified about the expiration in their invite email.
To ensure documents are signed on time, set up reminders in the same Advanced Options menu and choose when they should be sent.
4. Use Apply Authentication and Settings to All Recipients to quickly apply the same expiration date and settings to all recipients, saving time and avoiding repetitive setup.
Even if the invite has already been sent, you can still change the expiration date by clicking on the pending signer's email under the document and selecting the Change Expiration option.
