Docusign eSignature 25.4.01.00 Release Notes: January 2026
Docusign is pleased to announce that the Docusign eSignature 25.4.01.00 Release Notes: January 2026, is now available on the Demo environment for customer testing.🚀 What's new?Lucida Console support restored for sending & signingThis update is critical for users who rely on precise document formatting, as it fully re-enables a popular monospace font for both uploaded documents and form fields. The restoration of Lucida Console ensures documents render exactly as intended, enhancing consistency and reliability in all eSignature transactions. Clickable Links in Signing Now Supported for Standard-Based Signature (SBS)This enhancement seamlessly integrates active links into documents for accounts using Standard-Based Signatures, greatly improving the user experience by allowing recipients to easily navigate to external resources. It means less friction and a more dynamic, connected signing process for customers with direct accounts. Release notes for global release of WorkspacesThe expansion of Docusign Workspaces to all global datacenters marks a major milestone for international customers, providing access to a powerful collaborative platform regardless of their geographic location. This change unlocks new levels of efficiency and organization for enterprise users worldwide, unifying complex agreement workflows. Auto-Fill for Docusign WorkspacesThis feature dramatically streamlines complex multi-envelope transactions by automatically populating participant data after their first entry, minimizing repetitive, manual work. The result is a much faster and significantly smoother overall signing experience within Docusign Workspaces. Release notes: AI-assisted agreement type detection for Agreement Template BuilderLeveraging artificial intelligence to automatically identify and place necessary fields, this enhancement drastically cuts down on the manual effort required for document tagging. It promises to help users create professional, consistent agreement templates with greater speed and accuracy than ever before. Release Note For View And Download CocUsers gain the crucial ability to instantly access and download the Certificate of Completion directly from their mobile devices, providing flexibility and efficiency for managing business documents on the go. This is a significant boost to mobile functionality, ensuring vital legal documents are always at hand. ID verification with DVS check for Australian customersAustralian customers can now leverage the official Document Verification Service for identity checks, adding a robust layer of government-backed security to their eSignature process. This feature enhances compliance and trust by directly validating identity documents against the issuing agency's records. Design improvements to the participant flow for ID Verification and ID Verification with LivenessAn updated user interface for identity selection promises a smoother and more intuitive experience for participants undergoing ID verification, making it easier to utilize their reusable or electronic IDs. This iterative design change is focused on reducing friction during a crucial security step in the agreement workflow. "Envelope Identity Verification Report" is updated to "Application Identity Verification Report"The renaming and enhancement of this report provides a more comprehensive view of identity verification events across the entire suite of Docusign applications, allowing administrators to track usage by product, such as eSign or Maestro. This change offers enhanced filtering and traceability, which is invaluable for internal auditing and usage analysis. Streamlined Design and Usability Updates for Envelope & Template DetailsDriven by user feedback, these usability enhancements introduce an updated design system and a centralized details tab, making it significantly easier to manage and track envelope and template information. These improvements aim to reduce workflow friction, saving time and creating a more efficient, user-centric experience. Increased Upload Limit in the Docusign Mobile AppThe maximum file size for individual document uploads in the mobile app is doubling to 50 MB, which is a major benefit for users handling large or complex documents. This brings mobile functionality in line with the web and API platforms, enabling greater flexibility for on-the-go business. Consistent Branding for SMS Signing Opt-InThis enhancement ensures your custom brand logo is displayed on the SMS signing opt-in page, providing a consistent and professional brand experience throughout the entire signing process. Maintaining brand visibility even in the pre-signing step builds greater trust with your recipients. Reporting Data Feed API Migration to MSF Azure InfrastructureThis necessary migration to a new Azure infrastructure is crucial for maintaining a seamless, zero-data-loss transition for enterprise customers using the Reporting Data Feed API. While high-frequency users may see temporary fluctuations in processing times, this change is a strategic investment in the future stability and performance of data reporting. Important Update: Digital ID (by Australia Post) removal from Docusign ID VerificationFollowing the discontinuation of the Digital iD™ service by Australia Post, this announcement informs users of the removal of this verification method, urging them to plan for alternatives. The seamless transition to Docusign's new partnership with IDVerse ensures continued access to AI-powered biometric identity verification for Australian customers. Release Notes- Multichannel delivery (SMS / WhatsApp only) Delivery Signature Type LimitationsThis notice highlights a temporary but important limitation regarding the use of multichannel delivery for specific digital signature types, which is crucial information for maintaining proper envelope delivery using SMS or WhatsApp. Customers should review the list of affected signature types to ensure their current delivery methods for these highly secure agreements remain unaffected.For full details, check out the complete release notes. 📌 Feature availability noticeNot all product features are available at the time of this announcement. Product features are planned for delivery by the end of the month for which the release notes are written. Check the release notes for the expected release schedule of a feature.💬 We want to hear from you!What update are you most excited about in this release? Are there any features or fixes you’re hoping to see next? 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