Last updated on
Nov 13, 2025
Quickly edit documents online, add signatures, and send for signing — all from one easy-to-use solution you can access from anywhere.
Register Signature Pdf with pdfFiller
How to register signature in a PDF
To register a signature in a PDF using pdfFiller, simply upload your PDF document, select the signature tool, create or import your signature, and place it where needed. Finally, save your signed document.
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Upload your PDF document to the pdfFiller platform.
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Choose the eSignature option from the toolbar.
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Create a new signature or import an existing one.
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Drag and drop your signature onto the document.
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Save the signed PDF to your device or cloud storage.
What is registering a signature in a PDF?
Registering a signature in a PDF involves creating an electronic version of your signature that can be affixed to digital documents. This process allows you to sign documents quickly and securely without needing to print and scan.
Why registering a signature is critical for digital document workflows?
In today's fast-paced business world, digital signatures streamline document workflows, reduce turnaround times, and enhance collaboration. By registering your signature, you ensure that your digital agreements are legally binding, secure, and efficient.
Which use-cases and industries frequently register e-signatures?
Numerous industries and scenarios benefit from registered e-signatures, including real estate transactions, legal contracts, healthcare documents, and financial agreements. Businesses often streamline operations and enhance customer experiences by signing documents electronically.
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Real Estate: Signing purchase agreements or lease contracts.
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Legal: Finalizing contracts and court documents.
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Healthcare: Authorizing medical releases and consent forms.
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Finance: Approving loan and credit applications.
Step-by-step: how to register a signature in pdfFiller
The process to register your signature in pdfFiller is straightforward. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful signing experience:
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Log in to your pdfFiller account.
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Import the PDF document that requires your signature.
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Select the 'Signature' tool from the menu.
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Choose to draw, type, or upload your signature.
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Position the signature on the document appropriately.
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Click 'Save' to finalize and download your signed PDF.
Options for customizing signatures, initials, and stamps when registering
pdfFiller allows users to customize their signatures extensively. You can choose from several options to create a signature that fits your needs, including using different styles for initials and creating custom stamps.
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Draw your signature using a mouse or touchscreen.
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Type your name and select a font that resembles handwriting.
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Upload a pre-scanned signature image.
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Create and save a stamp for frequent use.
How to manage and store documents after registering a signature
Once you have registered and affixed your signature to a PDF, managing and storing your documents effectively is essential. pdfFiller enables you to organize your signed documents securely in the cloud.
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Use folders to categorize documents by project, client, or date.
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Utilize search features to quickly locate signed PDFs.
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Share signed documents via secure links or email.
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Set reminders for document renewals or follow-ups.
What are the security, compliance, and legal aspects when registering a signature?
When utilizing electronic signatures, it is essential to understand the security and legal implications. pdfFiller ensures that your documents are encrypted and comply with regulations like the ESIGN Act and UETA.
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Encryption: All signed documents are encrypted for security.
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Compliance: Meets international e-signature regulations.
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Audit Trails: Keeps records of all document activities.
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Identification: Verify signers through various methods.
Alternatives for registering signatures compared to pdfFiller
While pdfFiller is a robust platform, several alternatives offer signature registration capabilities. It's vital to compare these options based on features, ease of use, and pricing.
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Adobe Sign: A well-known option with extensive integration.
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DocuSign: Provides comprehensive e-signature functionalities.
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HelloSign: Offers user-friendly interface and basic features.
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SignNow: Affordable option with essential tools.
Conclusion
Understanding how to register a signature in a PDF enhances your document workflows. With pdfFiller's capabilities, you can securely sign, manage, and store documents efficiently. Explore this feature to streamline your digital transactions and achieve a more organized approach to document management.
Collect legally binding electronic signatures the easy way
Edit, sign, send — done!
Customize your workflow
Send documents to a single recipient or an entire group. Assign roles, set a signing order, and schedule reminders for a smooth, error-free process.
Collect data efficiently
Create fillable PDF forms and let your recipients complete them from any device. Publish forms online or share them via a direct link to capture data and signatures without chasing people down.
Track and store documents
Get real-time visibility into the signing process and keep track of all your documents in one place. Your files are stored in secure cloud storage, so you can access them anytime and anywhere.
Share & collaborate
Need more eyes on a document before sending? Share it with the team to edit or highlight content, redact sensitive information, leave feedback, and exchange comments.
Maintain security & compliance
Collect signatures in compliance with ESIGN, UETA, eIDAS, and GDPR. Protect your documents with a password, request additional signer authentication, set document expiration dates, and more.
How to send a document for signature?
Upload
Upload your document to pdfFiller and click E-sign.
Add recipients
Choose who needs to sign and add as many recipients as you need.
Prepare
Drag and drop fillable fields on your document and assign them to specific recipients.
Finalize & send
Review your recipients, customize the signing order, set reminders, and hit Send.
Who needs this?
Explore how professionals use pdfFiller to get documents signed.
Sales
Quickly edit contracts, add eSignatures, and send them to clients or vendors for signing without leaving pdfFiller. Track who has signed and who still needs to take action, keeping your business running smoothly.
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Service agreements
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Vendor contracts
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Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
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Purchase orders
Human Resources
Create fillable PDF forms for offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documents. Let new hires complete and sign them from any device, making the onboarding process accessible and hassle-free for everyone.
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Offer letters
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Employment contracts
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Non-compete agreements
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Benefits enrollment forms
Legal
Share legal documents with your team for review or editing before sending them for signing. Speed up agreement negotiations by allowing all parties to share feedback and make quick edits without endless email chains.
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Contracts and agreements
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Power of attorney forms
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Affidavits
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Settlement agreements
Real Estate
Edit property agreements, add signature fields, and send them to buyers, sellers, or agents for signing. Send documents to a single recipient or an entire group, and track the signing process in real time to ensure timely closings.
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Purchase agreements
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Lease contracts
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Property disclosure forms
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Inspection reports
Education
Create fillable forms for permission slips, enrollment documents, or policy acknowledgments. Allow parents, students, or staff to complete and sign them from any device. Keep track of all signed documents in one secure place for easy access and compliance.
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Permission slips
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Enrollment forms
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Scholarship applications
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Teacher contracts
Finance
Edit financial agreements, add eSignatures, and send them to clients or stakeholders for signing. Allow clients to complete and sign online digital forms from anywhere to simplify loan applications, account openings, and authorizations.
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Loan agreements
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Investment contracts
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Financial statements
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Payment authorizations
Why sign documents with pdfFiller?
Ease of use
Users appreciate pdfFiller's intuitive interface and the ability to manage documents from anywhere without clunky desktop software.
More than eSignature
pdfFiller is a complete solution that offers PDF editing, eSignature, file storage, and collaboration under one roof.
For individuals and teams
Whether you work solo or with a team, pdfFiller equips you with all the tools to handle your daily document tasks.
pdfFiller scores top ratings on review platforms
What do you like best?
We love how easy this system is to use for all of our real estate transaction documents. Very easy to navigate on a PC / MAC on a great app for your phone! When on the go we find it very easy to upload a contract document to make changes or to obtain a signature. I also use the program to edit any items for personal use as well. I find using the system helps me integrate school documents for my children. It is a great addition to anyone who owns a business and is looking for a nice way to conduct business at home or on the go! I highly recommend the app to anyone and find it very helpful. Definitely put the app on your mobile device! It work fantastic!
What do you dislike?
Nothing at all. We find the system very easy to use!
Recommendations to others considering the product:
No recommendations at this time. I find the product to work very well!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Quick fill in for blank real estate documents like disclosures, amendments, and other items.
We love how easy this system is to use for all of our real estate transaction documents. Very easy to navigate on a PC / MAC on a great app for your phone! When on the go we find it very easy to upload a contract document to make changes or to obtain a signature. I also use the program to edit any items for personal use as well. I find using the system helps me integrate school documents for my children. It is a great addition to anyone who owns a business and is looking for a nice way to conduct business at home or on the go! I highly recommend the app to anyone and find it very helpful. Definitely put the app on your mobile device! It work fantastic!
What do you dislike?
Nothing at all. We find the system very easy to use!
Recommendations to others considering the product:
No recommendations at this time. I find the product to work very well!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Quick fill in for blank real estate documents like disclosures, amendments, and other items.
What do you like best?
I love that I can make any document filler-friendly. My handwriting is atrocious. I've completed applications, tax forms, and more. I love that I can move my text around. Love that I can easily insert check marks.
What do you dislike?
Sometimes I struggle a bit with saving my documents. I sometimes want to save one as a blank and one as a completely filled form.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Yes! It will make your life easier!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
It's so easy to change a document I might have goofed up! I can make the change and reprint. Done. It's been a huge timesaver for me. I can prefill certain parts of a form I have to use over and over which saves time.
I love that I can make any document filler-friendly. My handwriting is atrocious. I've completed applications, tax forms, and more. I love that I can move my text around. Love that I can easily insert check marks.
What do you dislike?
Sometimes I struggle a bit with saving my documents. I sometimes want to save one as a blank and one as a completely filled form.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Yes! It will make your life easier!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
It's so easy to change a document I might have goofed up! I can make the change and reprint. Done. It's been a huge timesaver for me. I can prefill certain parts of a form I have to use over and over which saves time.
I have been trying to cancel my…
I have been trying to cancel my subscription for months. One of the problems is that I can't find the account. I have tried all of the email addresses that I use and can not find it. I have sent emails and wrote tickets trying to get some help but have recieved absolutely no response. I am paying $50 a month for a service I am unable to use or cancel.
I was able to finally talk to someone who helped me find the email the account was under, canceled it for me and refunded the charges. The whole thing was quick and painless and I got the best possible outcome and that gives the 5 stars in my book. Thank you pdffiller for taking the time to hear my problem and helping finally find a resolution.
This app is great
This app is great. I wish there were more affordable options. I have used it a lot recently but this will not be normal. But it would be convenient to use sporadically at a lesser cost.
Finally! A way for me to fill things out properly without printing!
I am very happy so far with this experience because not only does it allow me to fill out pdf's online and not waste paper and look unprofessional, it allows me to CREATE a pdf in the exact manner that I want it to look. I will use it for some of my professional documents on a regular basis!
Kara was VERY helpful
Kara was very helpful, especially in suggesting we do a Zoom screen share, which made some problems I was having with navigation and document publishing much clearer. She should get a raise.
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How to activate a PDF signature?
To do so: To add a signature, select Add signature. In the dialog that appears, type, draw, or add an image of your signature and then select Done. To add your initials, select Add initials. In the dialog that appears, type, draw, or add an image of your initials and then select Done.
How to add a signature to a PDF?
Select Add signature. Click Image, then Select image to browse for an image of your handwritten signature. You can also create signatures by typing your name or drawing your signature using a mouse or trackpad. Drag your new electronic signature into a signature field or anywhere on the PDF.