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Authenticated Electronically Sign For Free

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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Adjust the size and placement of your signature

Download, share, print, or fax your signed document

Every eSignature tool you need – inside a powerful PDF software

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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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Upload your document to pdfFiller and open it in the editor.

Sign

Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.

Tweak

Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.

Retrieve

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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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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GDPR compliance

Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.

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.

Authenticated Electronically Sign Feature

The Authenticated Electronically Sign feature enables you to sign documents securely and efficiently from anywhere. This tool simplifies the signing process and enhances the level of trust in your agreements.

Key Features

Secure authentication methods to verify your identity

Real-time tracking of document status

User-friendly interface for easy navigation

Compatibility with various document formats

Compliance with legal and regulatory standards

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Speed up contract signing in business transactions

Facilitate remote work by allowing secure signatures from home

Enhance customer experience with quick document turnaround

Reduce paper waste by opting for digital signatures

Improve record-keeping with digital storage solutions

The Authenticated Electronically Sign feature addresses the common challenges of document signing, such as delays and security concerns. By allowing you to sign documents quickly and securely, it saves you time, promotes efficiency, and builds trust with your partners and clients.

Add a legally-binding Authenticated Electronically Sign in minutes

pdfFiller allows you to deal with Authenticated Electronically Sign like a pro. No matter the system or device you use our solution on, you'll enjoy an instinctive and stress-free way of executing paperwork.

The entire pexecution flow is carefully protected: from uploading a document to storing it.

Here's the best way to create Authenticated Electronically Sign with pdfFiller:

Choose any available option to add a PDF file for completion.

Use the toolbar at the top of the interface and choose the Sign option.

You can mouse-draw your signature, type it or add a photo of it - our tool will digitize it automatically. Once your signature is created, hit Save and sign.

Click on the document place where you want to put an Authenticated Electronically Sign. You can move the newly created signature anywhere on the page you want or change its settings. Click OK to save the changes.

Once your form is good to go, click on the DONE button in the top right corner.

As soon as you're done with certifying your paperwork, you will be taken back to the Dashboard.

Utilize the Dashboard settings to download the executed form, send it for further review, or print it out.

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How to edit a PDF document using the pdfFiller editor:

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Drag and drop your template to pdfFiller

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Choose the Authenticated Electronically Sign feature in the editor's menu

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Make all the required edits to your document

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Push the orange “Done" button at the top right corner

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Rename the document if it's necessary

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Print, save or share the form to your computer

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How do you identify a digital signature?

Open the file that contains the digital signature you want to view. Click File > Info > View Signatures. In the list, on a signature name, click the down-arrow, and then click Signature Details.

How do you sign and verify a digital signature?

Open the PDF file in PDF Converter Professional. Left-click on the Digital Signature field. Click "Verify Signature". Click "Properties". Click "Verify Identity".

What is digital signature and how it works?

Digital Signature is a process that guarantees that the contents of a message have not been altered in transit. When you, the server, digitally sign a document, you add a one-way hash (encryption) of the message content using your public and private key pair.

How digital signature is created?

To create a digital signature, signing software -- such as an email program -- creates a one-way hash of the electronic data to be signed. The private key is then used to encrypt the hash. The encrypted hash -- along with other information, such as the hashing algorithm -- is the digital signature.

What qualifies as an electronic signature?

Under the DESIGN Act, an electronic signature is defined as an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a contract or other record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. In simple terms, electronic signatures are legally recognized as a viable

How do I do an electronic signature?

It must be placed between forward slashes; The person signing must insert his or her own signature; and. The name of the person signing must be printed or typed immediately adjacent to the S-signature, and be reasonably specific, so the identity of the signer can be readily recognized.

When can you use an electronic signature?

Generally speaking, anytime you've had to put your signature on a screen, you've used an electronic signature. This could be in a checkout line, with Square, or even via email. Most often, however, you would use an electronic signature to sign a PDF file.

What does a digital signature look like?

When you click “sign", a unique digital fingerprint (called a hash) of the document is created using a mathematical algorithm. The hash is encrypted using the signer's private key. The encrypted hash and the signer's public key are combined into a digital signature, which is appended to the document.

What is considered an electronic signature?