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Create a legally-binding electronic signature and add it to contracts, agreements, PDF forms, and other documents – regardless of your location. Collect and track signatures with ease using any device.
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Every eSignature tool you need – inside a powerful PDF software

eSignature solution
Document tracking
Enhanced productivity
Custom branding
Security & compliance

eSign documents and collect signatures

Easily fill, edit, and sign your PDF documents in a single application, on any device.
Type, draw, or use a signature converter to create an eSignature from a picture of your handwritten autograph.
Create fillable PDFs and send them for signature to one or multiple recipients.
Set signer roles and customize a signing order.

Get visibility into the signing process

Receive instant alerts once signatures are in place.
Specify CC’d recipients and set actions upon document completion.
Monitor changes in your documents with audit trails.

Speed up your approval workflows

Send documents for signature faster by sharing them via short links.
Simplify data and signature collection by posting fillable PDF forms online.
Collect payments along with signed documents.

Showcase your branding when requesting signatures

Display your logo on signature invites, user notifications, and in the eSignature editor.
Customize an email message for your eSignature invites.
Redirect signers to your website once they complete your document.

Maintain industry-leading security and compliance

Authenticate signers via a password.
Make your document workflows compliant with industry-specific regulations, including HIPAA.
Secure the authenticity of a document with a unique ID.
Set an expiration date for your document.

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Sign any document using pdfFiller’s eSignature service without hassle

Add your virtual signature in just a few simple steps – without a scanner or printer.

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Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.
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Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
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Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.

The benefits of electronic signatures

Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
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Efficiency

Enjoy quick document signing and sending and reclaim hours spent on paperwork.
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Accessibility

Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
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Cost savings

Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
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Security

Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
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Legality

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
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Sustainability

By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.

Enjoy straightforward eSignature workflows without compromising data security

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GDPR compliance

Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.
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SOC 2 Type II Certified

Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.
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PCI DSS certification

Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.
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HIPAA compliance

Protects the private health information of your patients.
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CCPA compliance

Enhances the protection of personal data and the privacy of California residents.

Esign and Password Protect PDF Feature

Introducing the Esign and Password Protect PDF feature, a seamless solution for securing your documents while enabling easy electronic signatures. You can now manage your important files with confidence and efficiency. This feature empowers you to maintain control over your documents and protect sensitive information.

Key Features

Easy electronic signature process
Password protection for enhanced security
User-friendly interface for quick navigation
Compatibility with various PDF readers
Option to track document status

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Sign contracts without printing or scanning
Secure confidential documents during sharing
Ensure compliance with legal and business standards
Facilitate remote work and collaboration
Save time and reduce paper usage

By using the Esign and Password Protect PDF feature, you can solve the challenge of document security and streamline the signing process. This tool allows you to keep your files safe while simplifying how you handle agreements and approvals. As a result, you can focus on your work while ensuring that your important documents remain protected.

Easy Design and Password Protect PDF and much more, using pdfFiller

In case you're tired with using single-function programs where you are only able to complete just a single manipulation at one time, we know how you feel. Hours were spent switching back and forth among numerous solutions. Try out pdfFiller to get things done sooner and speed up this kind of processes.

Why pdfFiller? It's a certified, online PDF editing tool that actually works from the cloud. Just open a web browser, sign in, select a template, and Design and Password Protect PDF very fast. The process of editing files in PDF is simple, seamless even. An advanced set of features allows you to do what you need and even more. Here are the most helpful features you can use within your documents on pdfFiller:

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Layout management features. Rotate, delete, or add document pages
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Watermarks. Place your logo or name on the document's pages
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signatures. Approve forms right from your device
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Fill out fields. Insert to allow customers to enter information
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Extensive export. Send a form out by email or fax, transfer it to the cloud, or download as one of the available formats: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and JPG
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Templates. Create reusable forms and fill them out as many times as you need

Additionally, unlike other online tools, our team takes the data security to the next level. It maintains the services in accordance with the US and EU data protection standards. Thanks to the two-factor authentication, you don't have to go another day with your information exposed to unauthorized third parties.

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