Electronic Signature legislation

[k man]

Recently, the President signed the Electronic Signature bill making "digital" signatures legally valid. Is anyone aware of any DOL regulations (pending or published) clarrifying to what extent electronic signatures can be used on retirement plan forms? For example, is it sufficient to get an electornic signature on a Distribution Form. what about spousal consents and notary requirements?

[Guest rmeigs]

SpencerNet recently had an item on this issue (address below). To my knowledge, DoL, IRS, etc. have not yet spoken to the issue.

http://www.spencernet.com/files/bnr_192100.htm