Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for authenticating handwriting on paper-based documents. An example method includes receiving, by an embedded chip device, handwriting information from a signature device in communication with the embedded chip device. The example method further includes transmitting, by the embedded chip device, document identification information to the signature device. The example method further includes receiving, by the embedded chip device, authentication information from the signature device. Subsequently, the example method includes storing, by the embedded chip device, the handwriting information and the authentication information as handwriting authentication metadata in association with the document identification information.