This article will help you identify which signature forms are require for individual tax returns and if you can use eSignature to collect the signature remotely. This information is subject to change based on the state agency, refer to the state instructions for more details.
States with separate e-file signature forms:
The following states have a separate e-file signature form. When the state is added to the return the signature forms will automatically be added to the eSignature request. This table will show you if you can use eSignature on that form and how long to retain the signed copies:
| State | Form | eSignature availability | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | AL8453 | Available | 3 years |
| Arizona | AZ8879 | Available | 4 years |
| Arkansas | AR8453 | Available | 3 years |
| California | FTB8879 | Available | 4 years |
| Coloardo | DR8453 | Available | 4 years |
| Delaware | DE8453 for TY20 and prior | Available | 3 years |
| District of Columbia | D-40E | Available starting in tax year 2023 | 3 years |
| Georgia | GA8453 | Available | 3 years |
| Illinois | IL8453 | Available | 3 years |
| Indiana | IT8879 | Available | 3 years |
| Iowa | IA8453 | Available | 3 years |
| Kentucky | 8879K | Available | 3 years |
| Louisiana | LA8453 | Available | 3 years |
| Maryland | EL101 | Available | 3 years |
| Massachusettes | M8453 | Available | 3 years |
| Michigan | MI8453 | Available | 6 years |
| Mississippi | 80-115 | Available | 3 years |
| New Mexico | PIT8453 | Available | 3 years |
| New Jersey | NJ-8879 | Available starting in tax year 2023 | 3 years |
| New York - Return | TR-579-IT | Available | 3 years |
| New York - Extension | TR-579.1 | Available | 3 years |
| New York - 204-LL | TR-579-PT | Available | 3 years |
| New York City UBT - Return | 579 | Available | 3 years |
| New York City UBT - Extension | 579EXT | Available | 3 years |
| Oklahoma | 511-EF | Available | 3 years |
| Oregon | Oregon EF | Available | 3 years |
| Pennsylvania | PA8453 PA8879 | Available | 3 years |
| South Carolina | SC8453 | Available | 3 years |
| Vermont | VT8879 | Available | 3 years |
| Virginia | VA8453 VA8879 | Available | 3 years |
| West Virginia | WV8453 | Available | 3 years |
States without separate e-file signature forms:
The following states either use the Federal 8879, or do not require a separate e-file authorization form for the state tax return:
| State | Signature usage |
|---|---|
| Alaska | No state income tax return |
| Connecticut | State accepts federal 8879 |
| Delaware | Starting in tax year 2021: No state signature form |
| District of Columbia | No state signature form until tax year 2023. |
| Florida | No state income tax return |
| Hawaii | No state signature form |
| Idaho | State accepts federal 8879 |
| Kansas | No state signature form |
| Maine | State accepts federal 8879 |
| Minnesota | State accepts federal 8879 |
| Missouri | State accepts federal 8879 |
| Montana | No state signature form |
| Nebraska | No state signature form |
| New Hampshire | No state income tax return |
| New Jersey | No state signature form until tax year 2023. |
| Nevada | No state income tax return |
| North Carolina | State accepts federal 8879 |
| North Dakota | State accepts federal 8879 |
| Ohio | No state signature form |
| Rhode Island | State accepts federal 8879 |
| South Dakota | No state income tax return |
| Tennesee | No state signature form |
| Texas | No state signature form |
| Utah | No state signature form |
| Washington | No state income tax return |
| Wisconsin | State accepts federal 8879 |
| Wyoming | No state income tax return |
