Which statement about signatures on a complaint is true?

• A. The affiant's signature must be handwritten.
• B. A stamp on signatures is always acceptable.
• C. A signature of the affiant or jurat can be electronically captured.
• D. Signatures are not required.

Answer: (C)

Electronic signatures on a complaint are valid. In modern filings, the person making sworn statements (the affiant) or the oath verification (the jurat) can sign electronically, and the system records that signature as the official signatory. This method preserves authenticity and the signer’s intent while accommodating electronic filing. A handwritten signature isn’t strictly required, and stamping a signature isn’t universally acceptable because it may not reliably prove who signed or when. Signatures are still needed to authenticate the document, and electronic capture provides a legitimate, efficient way to do that.