All about the Online Signature Collection Process

Online petition signatures are increasingly being used by groups and organizations seeking to rally support for their causes. Through platforms like Timtul, it is possible to reach a wide audience and obtain signatures from people who support a petition or initiative. In this article, we will talk about the key points of collecting signatures online. What is it?, why is it done?, its applications, how to create a collection of signatures? And how to make a legal signature request?

What do we understand by online signature collection?

A practice that involves the use of digital platforms, such as Timtul, to collect signatures in support of a petition or initiative. People interested in supporting a cause can add their data and register their opinion on a digital list. What better way to collect signatures than through an online platform? Timtul offers a design to make the process easy and accessible for users.

Why is the collection of signatures done online?

Raise awareness of a cause or issue, or record the views of voters. Creating an online collection of rhymes is an effective way to mobilize users. At Timtul we help political parties reach a broader audience and generate social or political change in voters.

What are the applications of collecting signatures online?

Online signature collection is used in a wide variety of contexts. Some of the most common applications are:

- Political campaigns: Our software helps candidates for public office to collect signatures needed to run for election.

- Advocacy initiatives: Organizations defending human rights or animal rights use the collection of signatures to raise awareness about a cause and generate support.

- Petition for action: Online petitions can be directed to the adoption of concrete measures, such as the promotion of racial justice, climate change, equal marriage etc...

How to create a collection of signatures?

We explain how to create an online signature collection in a few steps.

First, we have to define the goal. It is important to make a clear and specific request, focused on obtaining the results we are looking for.

Keep in mind that you must use a platform with experience in collecting signatures. Platforms like Change.org are known by users but do not offer some features, we recommend our Timtul signature collection system.

Create the signature collection petition once you are inside the Timtul system. An impactful title and a detailed description of the key points of the request will make users more likely to participate.

Establish the necessary objectives for your request. How many signatures do you expect to get? Keeping an exhaustive control of your request will allow you to make the necessary adjustments to achieve the defined objectives.

Guarantee the success of your campaign thanks to the promotion. Share the petition through social networks, the organization's blog, email or media.

How to do a legal signature collection?

Comply with the rules and regulations established for this type of campaign so that it is totally legal.

- Identify the author of the request. Including this information is essential. - Comply with privacy regulations. Protecting users' personal data is the most important thing.

- Use a good software for collecting signatures, such as Timtul's, for your petitions, since they are specialized software that will not give you any problems. - Comply with electoral laws in the case of political campaigns. (financing limits, financial reports etc…).

- Finally, do not defame third parties. Make sure not to use content that may defame third parties, as it could lead to legal action.

Template and model for collecting signatures

At Timtul we have templates and models for collecting signatures for our clients. Therefore, below we leave you an example of our templates for collecting signatures.

How many signatures are needed for a petition?

In some cases, there is no minimum number of signatures required. Any amount of support can be helpful in demonstrating the interest or concern of a group of people about a given issue.

There are other cases in which the political parties decide the number of signatures, or the legislation determines it.

Now that you know everything you need to know about the signature collection process, try our software!