The electronic signature authorization agreement lets Gusto e-sign certain payroll authorization forms for your company. Once you sign it, we can apply your authorized signature (your e-signature) to supported forms — like Third-Party Authorization, Limited Power of Attorney, Reporting Agent Authorization, and EFT Authorization forms.
This saves time when:
States or agencies need the same signature again
New jurisdictions or requirements are added
We add support for new forms
Important: Signing the electronic signature authorization agreement is optional. You choose whether to let us e-sign on your behalf.
This guide is for:
Company owners and authorized signers
Payroll and HR admins who handle state and local filings
A few things to know before you sign:
One signature covers many forms. After you sign this agreement, we can sign supported forms for you.
Availability depends on your state and agency. We offer the electronic signature authorization agreement in supported states and with supported agencies. Availability can change over time.
You get an email each time we sign a form for you.
Your company stays legally responsible for filings. The agreement only lets us place your authorized signature on supported forms.
We are adding more supported forms over time. As of today, the electronic signature authorization agreement covers these forms:
Florida Form DR-835 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative
Illinois Department of Revenue (IL-8655) — Reporting Agent Electronic Services Authorization
Illinois Department of Employment Security (LE-10/UI-1M) — Combined Power of Attorney and Special Mailing Form
Note: If a form is not listed, we do not e-sign it yet. Go to Documents in Gusto to sign other forms one at a time.
If your company is in a supported state, we invite company signatories to sign the agreement during the Sign Company Documents step of onboarding. You may also see a prompt when we add new supported forms.
To view or sign the electronic signature authorization agreement:
Go to Documents.
Under Company, click Authorizations.
Click Electronic Signature Authorization. If you do not see this option, your forms may not be supported yet.
Read the agreement and finish the signature flow.
Check your inbox for a confirmation email.
Once you sign the electronic signature authorization agreement, we can e-sign supported forms for the listed signatory. You get an email each time we sign for you.
We will need to help you unsign the electronic signature authorization agreement. Contact us to make that request.
Important: After we unsign the agreement, any forms we previously auto-signed will become unsigned again. You will need to sign those forms yourself going forward.
To contact us, sign in to your Gusto account and click the help icon (?) in the top-right corner of the page.
Q: What does the electronic signature authorization agreement allow?
A: The agreement allows us to apply the signatory's signature to specific, supported forms. This cuts down on repeat manual signing.
Q: Who can sign the electronic signature authorization agreement?
A: A company signatory or another authorized person who can legally sign tax and payroll forms for the business.
Q: How will I know when Gusto signs a form for me?
A: You get an email every time we use your e-signature on a supported form.
Q: Can I choose which forms Gusto signs?
A: We only e-sign supported forms. If you need to handle a specific form yourself, you can unsign the agreement or ask our Support team about other options.
Q: What if my state is not supported by the electronic signature authorization agreement?
A: You can still file and sign forms manually. We will add more states and forms over time.
Q: Does the electronic signature authorization agreement change my legal responsibility?
A: No. Your company stays responsible for filings. The agreement only lets us place your authorized signature on supported forms.
Q: Can I reverse the electronic signature authorization agreement later?
A: Yes. You can ask us to unsign the agreement at any time. Any auto-signed forms will become unsigned, and you will need to sign them one at a time. To contact us, sign in to your Gusto account and click the help icon (?) in the top-right corner of the page.