Dropbox Sign for E-Signatures

You probably already pay for an e-signature service, and you have probably already negotiated a price you like with it. Forcing you onto a single signature vendor inside AwardLettr would mean a second bill, a second login your assistant has to learn, and a second set of completed-document folders to keep in sync.

Dropbox Sign is the alternative path. If your firm or your Dropbox plan already includes signature credits, you can plug those into AwardLettr instead of paying twice. The signing experience for the opposing appraiser is identical to SignWell, the signed PDF still lands in your Documents folder, and your appraisal automatically advances to Working on Report once everyone has signed.

This is the right pick if you already use Dropbox Sign in your practice, if your Dropbox subscription bundles signature requests, or if you want to A/B test both providers before standardizing on one.

Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) is an alternative e-signature provider you can use in AwardLettr alongside or instead of SignWell. Both services support the same core signing workflow: send for signature, track progress, and receive the signed document when all parties complete.

Getting Your Dropbox Sign API Key

Log into Dropbox Sign

Go to sign.dropbox.com and sign in to your account.

Navigate to API Settings

Go to Settings then Integrations then API in your Dropbox Sign dashboard.

Copy Your API Key

Copy the API key displayed on the API settings page.

Connecting to AwardLettr

Open Integration Settings

In AwardLettr, navigate to Settings then Integrations.

Find the Dropbox Sign Card

Locate the Dropbox Sign section on the Integrations page.

Enter Your API Key

Paste your Dropbox Sign API key into the field and click Save.

Test the Connection

Click "Test" to verify AwardLettr can reach your Dropbox Sign account.

How the Signature Flow Works

The signature workflow is identical to SignWell:

Send for Signature

Document sent to all required parties

Signers Notified

Each party receives an email with a signing link

Tracking

Monitor viewed and signed status per recipient

Completed

Signed PDF saved to Documents and distributed to all parties

Supported Document Types

Document Type	Signers	Signing Order
Award Letter	Insured appraiser, carrier appraiser, umpire (if utilized)	Sequential
Panel Declaration	Insured appraiser, carrier appraiser, umpire (always)	Simultaneous

Using Dropbox Sign Alongside SignWell

If both SignWell and Dropbox Sign are configured, you can choose which provider to use each time you send a document for signature. This lets you evaluate both services before committing to one.

Test Mode

Dropbox Sign supports test mode so you can verify the integration without using real signature credits. Use a test API key during setup and switch to production when ready.