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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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Why choose pdfFiller for eSignature and PDF editing?
Cross-platform solution
Upload your document to pdfFiller and open it in the editor.
Unlimited document storage
Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
Widely recognized ease of use
Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
Reusable templates & forms library
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.
Efficiency
Enjoy quick document signing and sending and reclaim hours spent on paperwork.
Accessibility
Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
Cost savings
Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
Security
Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
Legality
Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
Sustainability
By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.
Enjoy straightforward eSignature workflows without compromising data security
GDPR compliance
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Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.
PCI DSS certification
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HIPAA compliance
Protects the private health information of your patients.
CCPA compliance
Enhances the protection of personal data and the privacy of California residents.
Protected Signature Object Feature
The Protected Signature Object feature offers a secure way to manage digital signatures. It helps you protect sensitive data while ensuring your signatures are valid and trustworthy. This feature guides you in safeguarding your electronic transactions.
Key Features
Encryption of digital signatures
User-friendly interface for easy access
Real-time authentication updates
Audit trails for tracking signature history
Compatibility with various document formats
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Protecting online contracts and agreements
Enhancing security for financial transactions
Streamlining approval processes in organizations
Ensuring compliance with legal regulations
Building trust with customers through secure transactions
By implementing the Protected Signature Object feature, you can eliminate concerns about unauthorized access or invalid signatures. This solution not only streamlines your business operations but also boosts confidence in your digital transactions. You can focus on what matters most, knowing your data remains secure.
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Can your legal signature be anything?
As long as the signature represents who that person is and his or her intent, any of the marks are considered valid and legally binding. Signatures are usually recorded in pen, but this is not always the case.
Does a legal signature have to be in cursive?
Traditionally, signatures are in cursive, but it can be argued that it's not a requirement. This means that with a wet signature (i.e. a signature that is written rather than electronically typed), a person could potentially use their printed (non-cursive) name or even a symbol like a happy face as a valid signature.
Can you legally print your signature?
English says there is no legal requirement that a signature needs to be written in cursive. You can print your name. So, what about the separate signature and print lines on forms? English says that's a practical business requirement — so someone can correctly read what you wrote.
Can your signature be anything?
Usually, a signature is simply someone's name written in a stylized fashion. However, that is not really necessary. The signature can be made by anything that marks the paper. Pencil is not favored because it can smudge and be erased, but a signature made with a pencil is equally valid as a signature in pen.
Should you initial in cursive?
If you need to initial a legal document, you may have questions about how to do it. Generally, you'll want to follow the same guidelines you would with signing a legal contract. The initials should be in ink and written by your hand. They can be in either print or cursive but should be unique to you.
What is considered my legal signature?
If you're signing by hand, then it is acceptable to write your usual signature in a stylized fashion or to use any mark that represents you, such as your initials or even an “X.” As long as you have the intention to sign, then your mark is considered a legal signature.
What does legal signature mean?
A mark or sign made by an individual on an instrument or document to signify knowledge, approval, acceptance, or obligation. The term signature is generally understood to mean the signing of a written document with one's own hand. Almost all states have passed laws that recognize the validity of “digital signatures.”
Is a printed signature legal?
As long as the signature represents who that person is and his or her intent, any of the marks are considered valid and legally binding. Signatures are usually recorded in pen, but this is not always the case.
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