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Every eSignature tool you need – inside a powerful PDF software
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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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How to Add a Signature to PDF (and Send it Out for Signature)
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Add your virtual signature in just a few simple steps – without a scanner or printer.
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Upload your document to pdfFiller and open it in the editor.
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Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
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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.
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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
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SOC 2 Type II Certified
Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.
PCI DSS certification
Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.
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 Permit Feature
The Protected Signature Permit feature offers you a reliable way to secure your important documents with a verified digital signature. This tool ensures that your agreements and contracts are protected from tampering, providing peace of mind in every transaction. Whether you're a business owner or an individual, this feature streamlines your signature process while enhancing security.
Key Features
Easy verification of digital signatures
User-friendly interface for smooth navigation
Track changes and updates in real-time
Secure storage for all signed documents
Compliance with industry regulations
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Business contracts that require legal signatures
Real estate agreements between buyers and sellers
Form submissions that necessitate authenticity
Employment contracts for new hires
Loan agreements that need secure approval
By using the Protected Signature Permit feature, you solve common issues related to document security. You eliminate the risk of unauthorized access and ensure that every signature remains intact. This feature empowers you to manage your documents confidently, knowing they are protected and compliant.
For pdfFiller’s FAQs
Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
The short answer is that there is no way to protect your signature (or any other graphics file) that you place in your document. There are, however, several things you can do to make it more difficult to use. For instance, you could protect the document by restricting editing.
How do I protect my signature in PDF?
Choose File > Open, and open the SBR_Logo. Choose File > Save As, name the file SBR_Logo1. Click the Secure task button (with the padlock icon), and choose Show Security Properties. From the Security Method menu, choose Password Security. Select your compatibility level from the Compatibility menu.
How do I protect my digital signature in PDF?
Choose File > Open, and open the SBR_Logo. Choose File > Save As, name the file SBR_Logo1. Click the Secure task button (with the padlock icon), and choose Show Security Properties. From the Security Method menu, choose Password Security. Select your compatibility level from the Compatibility menu.
How do I sign an electronic signature in PDF?
Open your PDF document. Right-click in the PDF document where you want to add the Digital signature. Select Sign Document from the right-click menu. Select Digital Signature.
Do you have to keep the same signature?
As per the science of handwriting no person can affix ditto signatures on a document even if affixed so simultaneously. Try it. Ask someone else to try it, and you will realize. But signatures whether affixed by the same person can be opined keeping in view various aspects for e.g.
What if you don't have a signature?
It is simply because you have not had enough occasions to sign a document. If you are really concerned, then only solution is to take a blank notebook and put down the most natural signature once, or a few times, and then keep repeating it till you find some consistency. At least 50 to 100 times.
Can you just change your signature?
Yes, you may change your signature whenever you want to, but it should match your official documents such as passport, driving license, bank accounts etc so that you will not have a problem proving that you are indeed who you say you are.
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