The short answer: In a split signing, multiple signers complete the same document in separate notary meetings — one signer at a time, in any order. Read more about other types of multiple-signer transactions.
How Split Signing Works
Documents are sent to all signers at the same time unless a signing order is configured. When a signing order is used, the first signer completes their entire session — including identity verification and meeting with a notary — before the second signer is invited. This ensures every signer works from the most current version of the document.
When Split Signing Applies
Split signings can be created intentionally or can happen automatically, depending on how the transaction is set up and how the meeting unfolds.
Set Up Intentionally +
Split signing can be used when signers can't or don't want to join the same meeting. If the sender has configured the transaction for compulsory concurrent signing, split signing will not be available — the sender must reconfigure the transaction to allow separate signing sessions.
Resulting From a Concurrent Signing +
A concurrent signing can become a split signing when:
- One signer moves forward before the other signer(s) join the waiting room.
- Multiple signers start in the same meeting, but one drops off. The notary can continue with the remaining signer(s) if the "Continue Without Others" option is selected — the signer who left will need to complete their portion in a separate meeting before the transaction can be finalized.
Split signings can also include a signing order, which requires signers to complete the document in a specific sequence.
Summary Checklist
- Documents go to all signers at once — each signer meets with a notary separately, in any order.
- Only one signer can meet with a notary at a time.
- Split signings can be set up intentionally or can result from a concurrent signing.
- A signing order can be added to require signers to complete the document in a specific sequence.
- Every signer listed on the transaction must complete their portion before it can be finalized and paid — signers cannot be removed from an existing transaction.
- Split signing must be enabled by the sender during transaction creation — compulsory concurrent signing will prevent it.
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