https://releaseradar.jp/en/Official release notes and API changes from freee, kintone, SmartHR, LINE, and other Japanese SaaS products for AI builders.enhttps://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/0838d5d13a3b/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/0838d5d13a3b/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMTImprovedIn GMO Sign Ver.2, files attached by signers become documents so subsequent signers can also view them and apply digital signatures. ・If the creator permits viewing, subsequent signers can review attached files on the signing screen ・Attached files receive digital signatures and timestamps for both the submitter and confirming subsequent signers ・Setting attachment frames at sending automatically merges multiple files attached to a single frame into one document ・Existing templates with file attachments automatically migrate to the new specification with only the first frame required ・Attached files for documents sent before release or already completed remain in the previous specification https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=93140https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/7a81996d1918/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/7a81996d1918/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now use multiple new features in GMO Sign, such as automatic timestamp renewal and expanded Webhook destination limits. ・The Webhook URL registration limit expanded from 1 to up to 20, allowing destinations to be configured per event. ・Documents with approaching expiration dates can now be automatically extracted to receive a new timestamp. ・You can now require signers to complete downloading specified documents before proceeding to sign. ・Organization administrators can now view and manage incomplete requests from the "すべての署名依頼" menu. ・You can now search envelopes by the management labels set at the time of sending even after signing is complete. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92683https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/8324b012c68d/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/8324b012c68d/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now access GMO Sign contract data and request signatures through generative AI using natural language prompts via MCP. ・Available as an additional option for the Standard, Business, and Enterprise plans. ・Interactive UI support in chat is only available with generative AI that supports MCP Apps. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92753https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/9e939a6fa4c4/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/9e939a6fa4c4/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now connect AI agents to GMO Sign via MCP to browse contracts and initiate signing processes directly through chat prompts. ・You can search contracts stored in GMO Sign and reference their contents through conversational AI. ・You can draft documents using past contract information and request signatures via natural language prompts. ・You can connect easily via a remote server compatible with the MCP standard. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92798https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/6d39c023c4ac/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/6d39c023c4ac/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeServices from three GMO Internet Group companies were selected for the Good Design Award 2026. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92715https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c785c9dc37c6/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c785c9dc37c6/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now add electronic contract capabilities to kintone without changing existing form tools. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92654https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/286bd5453ad5/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/286bd5453ad5/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeYamanashi Prefecture and all 27 local municipalities have jointly procured GMO Sign for electronic contracts. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92643https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/b77d816e1199/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/b77d816e1199/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeApproximately 70% of people who use electronic contract services are considering switching to a different provider. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92329https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/585b1f1c7242/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/585b1f1c7242/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewIn GMO Sign Ver.2, you can now use layout assistance to position elements and add interactive selection fields for signers. ・On all plans, guide lines appear when dragging parts on the signature placement screen, allowing snapping to edges, centers, or the page center. ・On Standard plans and above, you can now place radio buttons and pulldown menus on the signature placement screen. ・Signers can select options from radio buttons or pulldowns on the signing screen, and their selections appear in the completed PDF. ・These features are available only in GMO Sign Ver.2, with no changes to the legacy admin screen or the GMO Sign API. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=92108https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/4d862f57ea69/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/4d862f57ea69/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewIn GMO Sign Ver.2, you can now place external link widgets on documents, set password policies, and duplicate or save template drafts. ・On the Standard plan or higher, you can place external link widgets on documents and set a URL and link text ・On the Enterprise plan, you can set password policies with 8 to 45 characters and 2 to 3 character types ・You can duplicate existing templates and save in-progress signature requests as drafts ・Storage location labels across document registration screens are unified to "紙文書の保管場所" ・The display specifications for the sender organization name during signature requests have changed https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91863https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/86d684c9bff6/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/86d684c9bff6/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeNara Prefecture can now digitize ordinance promulgations using the GMO Sign electronic official seal. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91910https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/a400f11f9cba/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/a400f11f9cba/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeIbaraki Prefecture has implemented GMO Sign to manage ordinance promulgation digitally. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91793https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/55d421cebaa1/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/55d421cebaa1/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeMiyakonojo City can now use GMO Sign Electronic Seal to issue administrative disposition notices online. ・Can be applied to administrative disposition documents requiring official seals, such as decision notices and permits ・Allows the use of substantive electronic signatures displaying the municipal head's official role within the LGWAN environment https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91751https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/1276460283bf/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/1276460283bf/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now connect autonomous AI agents with GMO Sign to flexibly integrate with work tools. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91746https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/5d5fe8f2b9bb/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/5d5fe8f2b9bb/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now manage address contacts via CSV, reorder uploaded documents, and insert line breaks in text fields in GMO Sign Ver.2. ・You can now add remarks of up to 255 characters in the address book and bulk register, update, or delete contacts via CSV in My Address Book. ・You can now drag and reorder uploaded documents in signature request and template creation while keeping placed signature positions. ・Line breaks are now reflected when senders enter text into text fields or template insertion fields. ・In batch workflow approver settings, you can now configure per user whether specific approval steps are fixed or changeable by the creator. ・In the release planned for July 16, 2026, you will no longer be able to change the sender organization name from the account's registered name when creating signature requests. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91548https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/e62b51ca19f3/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/e62b51ca19f3/Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now sign documents under an organization name using e-seals, view contract plans, and navigate between related documents. ・You can select "eシール用" on the electronic certificate application screen on paid plans and sign using an organization or department name. ・You can check your contracted plan name on the new management screen (Ver.2) My Page, which switches language based on browser settings. ・You can navigate bidirectionally between parent and child documents using the links on the document details screen. ・There are no specification changes to the GMO Sign API with this release. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91356https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/b64bf02aa85c/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/b64bf02aa85c/Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewUsers of GMO Sign can now connect the electronic contract service with the FAST Financial Accounting system. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91400https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/53112034aebf/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/53112034aebf/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeFukui Prefecture adopted GMO Sign Electronic Official Seal to support digital signatures for prefectural ordinance promulgation. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91308https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/8daf035b7dac/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/8daf035b7dac/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewSigners can now view the names and progress of other signers on the cover page in GMO Sign. ・Signers' names and organization names appear on the signing screen when enabled in the sender's admin panel ・Information displayed in completion emails changes from name and email address to name and organization name ・Up to 1,000 sets of documents and completion certificates can be downloaded at once from the document list screen ・There are no changes to the GMO Sign API specifications with this release https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90809https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/e5f55be87768/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/e5f55be87768/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeOta City has started full-scale operations of electronic contracting utilizing hybrid signatures in GMO Sign. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91247https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/422af8ca7c95/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/422af8ca7c95/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now use e-seals in GMO Sign to help prevent identity spoofing and unauthorized document tampering. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91243https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/56723cd8abb2/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/56723cd8abb2/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewIn GMO Sign Ver.2, you can now duplicate past signature requests and monitor your annual pack usage. ・You can duplicate past requests and view-permitted settings to create new requests. ・You can view annual pack consumption and utilization rates in the administrator menu. ・The envelope list now prioritizes displaying external signers over internal signers. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90797https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/dea76e495fd1/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/dea76e495fd1/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeGMO Sign was chosen by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for Information Accessibility Good Examples 2025. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=91014https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/2fa3568c1e83/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/2fa3568c1e83/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeOita Prefecture has adopted GMO Sign Electronic Official Seal to begin digitizing disposition notices. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90962https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/46d33eaf1f2c/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/46d33eaf1f2c/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeGMO Sign was featured in a press release published by Mizuho Bank regarding syndicated loan contracts. ・Part of the syndicated loan contract signing process involving paper signatures and seals was digitalized with GMO Sign https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90980https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/48514a8ad2f5/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/48514a8ad2f5/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeGMO GlobalSign HD and SCINEX collaborate in the area of government digital transformation. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90594https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/9e71d5539876/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/9e71d5539876/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now use features such as scheduled document sending and SAML single sign-on in the GMO Sign Ver.2 administrative console. ・You can schedule document sending up to 30 days in advance in 1-hour increments ・Administrators can allow specific users to log in with an ID and password even in SSO environments ・You can batch register and link users, user groups, and folders using CSV files ・User email addresses are now displayed in the operation log management screen ・Download codes for document recipients can now be sent via SMS https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90283https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/fdc2b4c5f178/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/fdc2b4c5f178/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMTImprovedIn GMO Sign document management, keyword search fields were narrowed to improve speed, moving some items to the advanced search. ・"契約／取引日", "契約満了日", "契約/取引金額", and "文書関係者" are excluded from free-word search. ・You can use "詳細検索" to search by the four excluded fields. ・The search condition for "文書管理番号" changes from partial match to exact match. ・7-digit document management numbers can be searched with or without leading zeros. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90498https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/482f457336a4/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/482f457336a4/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeMorioka City and Takizawa City have started using the GMO Sign electronic contract service. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90332https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/205f3c2797f1/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/205f3c2797f1/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now send documents signed only by your organization and process larger bulk sendings in the new management interface. ・Bulk sending capacity for paid plans increased from 100 to 1,500 items. ・You can now send bulk documents with only internal signers by specifying recipients without external signers. ・Scheduled bulk sending now requires the Standard plan or higher instead of the Light plan. ・Template names are now automatically applied as the default envelope name when sending with templates. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90064https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c2eee0e5a891/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c2eee0e5a891/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeHiroshima Prefecture introduced GMO Sign electronic contracts and official seals integrated with Konica Minolta Japan's system. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=90120https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/f6e77df4d629/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/f6e77df4d629/Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeYou can now watch a discussion video with haiku poet Kika Hotta about AI haiku and corporate haiku contests. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89929https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c5fd756f91a5/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c5fd756f91a5/Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMTPricingThe bulk send scheduling feature now requires the Standard plan or higher instead of the Light plan. ・The scheduled change date was postponed from January 14, 2026 to January 21, 2026 ・Users on the legacy Contract Seal and Real Seal plan can continue using the feature https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89801https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/59425e5d8ca4/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/59425e5d8ca4/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeOkayama Prefectural Government began full-scale adoption of GMO Sign. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89808https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/d50af67fc873/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/d50af67fc873/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now use the AI Auto-Input feature to manage contracts in GMO Sign. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89792https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/e4dcd3a2d49f/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/e4dcd3a2d49f/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMTNewAI can now read and enter document details such as contract dates and amounts for Business and Enterprise plans in GMO Sign. ・Available for Business and Enterprise plans. ・AI reads and enters information for contract transaction dates, expiration dates, and transaction amounts. ・You can configure opt-out settings for individual documents to disable AI reading. ・There are no changes to the GMO Sign API specifications with this release. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89662https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/9bdd294d38e0/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/9bdd294d38e0/Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeNine local governments in Shizuoka, including the prefectural office, adopted the GMO Sign electronic contract service. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89721https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/13b1730099b4/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/13b1730099b4/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMTSecurityDue to encryption specification changes, communication with GMO Sign may fail on devices running older operating systems or browsers. ・The specification change is scheduled for December 10, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00. ・Communication may fail on devices running versions prior to IE/Win8.1, Safari 8/OS X 10.10, Android 4.3.1, or iOS 8. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89517https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/3f911be2a61c/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/3f911be2a61c/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeYou can now view the winning works of the GMO Sign Sustainable Haiku Award. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89813https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/fb0bd5a5f145/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/fb0bd5a5f145/Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMTPricingInstead of the previous plan, you can now use four new tiers with standard features included and discounted annual contracts. ・You can choose from four plans: Light, Standard, Business, and Enterprise ・Features previously offered as options are included as standard in each plan ・You can choose an annual contract with lower base rates than monthly contracts ・Users of the Contract Seal & Registered Seal plan and Free Trial plan can continue using their current plans https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89297https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/a94058c9bfe3/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/a94058c9bfe3/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeYou can check the joint survey findings by GMO GlobalSign HD and Zentakuren on electronic contract usage in real estate. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89187https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/91be19d571fa/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/91be19d571fa/Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMTSecurityGMO Sign is updating its communication encryption specifications, and older environments may lose access. ・Encryption specifications for the Web browser version will be updated on November 19, 2025. ・Encryption specifications for API integrations will be updated on November 10, 2025, for Sandbox and January 19, 2026, for Production. ・Access may become unavailable in some environments using older operating systems, browsers, or API clients. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89098https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/38e47d8855f7/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/38e47d8855f7/Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMTNewTrial free plan users can use the Ver.2 interface, while the website login URL changes and a new Home screen is introduced. ・Trial free plan users can switch to the Ver.2 management screen using the button at the top of the screen. ・The login button on the official GMO Sign website changes its link URL to the Ver.2 login page. ・The Ver.2 management screen shows a new Home screen with signature request and announcement areas by default. ・The Ver.2 administrator menu allows configuring items such as IP address restrictions (API) and account information. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89108https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/5fd1536e47ff/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/5fd1536e47ff/Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeYou can now join a free 10th-anniversary online seminar focusing on AI utilization in legal affairs. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=89024https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/0d6298ef38d4/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/0d6298ef38d4/Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMTImprovedWhen signing documents in GMO Sign, signers must now review and agree to terms on the use of electronic signatures beforehand. ・In Ver.1, the terms of use for signers appear in the signature request email. ・In Ver.2, the terms of use for signers appear on the screen before signing. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=88927https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/23954318ee0c/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/23954318ee0c/Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeHamada City in Shimane Prefecture has adopted GMO Sign for its administrative operations. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=88791https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c8d545608d58/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/c8d545608d58/Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeA commemorative haiku contest themed on SDGs and ESG is being held as GMO Sign reached 50 million transmissions. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=88697https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/7564837f746d/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/7564837f746d/Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMTNoticeFukushima Prefecture has adopted the GMO Sign electronic contract service across all of its departments. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=88680https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/a27bd9500ea4/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/a27bd9500ea4/Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMTPricingGMO Sign will introduce four new pricing tiers with previously optional features included as standard and an annual contract option. ・The Contract Seal & Registered Seal plan changes to four tiers: Light, Standard, Business, and Enterprise ・Current Contract Seal & Registered Seal plan users can continue using their existing plan ・Features previously provided as options are included as standard in each plan ・You can choose an annual contract that offers lower base fees than monthly contracts https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=88462https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/4b04efdd48d6/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/gmosign/4b04efdd48d6/Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMTSecurityEmails sent from GMO Sign now display the official logo via BIMI and VMC, helping reduce spoofing and spam misdetection risks. ・Applies to sender addresses such as noreply@gmosign.com and @cs.gmosign.com. ・As of August 2025, the official logo is displayed when received in Gmail and Fastmail. ・Reduces the risk of signature request emails being falsely blocked by recipient security filters. https://www.gmosign.com/news/detail?no=88383