As state engineering boards crack down on flattened PDFs and unverified facsimile signatures, professional liability is at an all-time high. Select your state below to review specific board rules and ensure your digital workflow is legally bulletproof.
Regulator: NC Board of Examiners for Engineers
and Surveyors
Key Rule: 21 NCAC 56 .1103
The NC Board explicitly prohibits the use of scanned images or "facsimile" signatures for the electronic transmission of final documents without independent third-party verification.
View NC Compliance Guide
Regulator: Florida Board of Professional
Engineers (FBPE)
Key Rule: 61G15-23.004
Florida requires cryptographic hashing (SHA-256 or higher) and secure third-party authentication to legally seal engineering plans.
View FL Compliance Guide