# Create Additional Signatories

Source: https://sites.veevavault.help/gr/sitevault/econsent/signatories/

Participants sometimes require the support of others to participate in or complete a study. You may need to share documents with these individuals or require them to sign forms on behalf of the participant. To complete these tasks, you can create signatory records.

## Signatory Roles

Each patient has different support needs; select the appropriate signatory for your participant’s specific situation.

| Signatory | Description | Multiple Instances |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Caregiver** | Provides direct support in participant adherence and **can sign alongside or on behalf of the Participant** depending on how the document is configured. | Multiple caregiver signatory records can exist for a participant, but note that a maximum of two Caregiver signatures can be added to eConsents where multiple caregiver signatories are needed. |
| **Guardian / LAR** | Individual legally authorized to consent on behalf of the participant (ex., minor, incapacitated adult). Guardian/LAR signatories **can sign alongside or on behalf of the Participant** depending on how the document is configured. | Multiple guardian signatory records can exist for a participant, but note that a maximum of two Guardian signatures can be added to eConsents where multiple guardian signatories are needed. |
| **Proxy** | A person legally designated (ex., via Power of Attorney) to make medical decisions, including research participation, for an incapacitated adult. SiteVault prevents sending consent forms to a Proxy and Participant at the same time. A proxy signs **on behalf of the Participant, never in addition** to the Participant. | N/A |
| **Translator** | Facilitates accurate communication between the investigator and the participant/LAR when languages differ. | N/A |
| **Witness** | An impartial person who observes the consent process to attest that the information was explained and apparently understood (often for illiterate participants). A witness is a **general co-signer that does not fit within the role of Proxy, Guardian/LAR, or Translator**. | Multiple witness signatory records can exist for a participant, but please note that a maximum of two Witness signatures can be added to eConsents where multiple witness signatories are needed. |

## Add a Signatory

Complete the steps below to add a signatory:

1. Navigate to **Studies**.
2. Select a study.
3. Select the **Participants** tab.
4. Select a participant.
5. Select the **Signatories** tab.
6. Select **+ Add Signatory**.
7. Complete the required and any additional fields.
8. Select **Save**.