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

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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.

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Protects the private health information of your patients.

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Authenticated Signed Electronically Feature

Our Authenticated Signed Electronically feature simplifies and secures the signing process for documents. With this feature, you can confidently sign and verify documents while ensuring authenticity and integrity.

Key Features

Secure digital signatures

User authentication via email or SMS

Audit trail for tracking changes and signatures

Compatibility with multiple file formats

Easy integration with your existing systems

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Streamline contract signing for businesses

Enhance security for legal documents

Improve workflow for remote teams

Reduce paper usage and environmental impact

Expedite the approval process in various industries

This feature addresses the common challenges of document signing by offering a reliable solution. It eliminates the need for physical signatures, saving time and resources. With verified authenticity, you can trust that your documents are secure and binding. Embrace this innovation and transform your signing experience.

Add a legally-binding Authenticated Signed Electronically in minutes

pdfFiller enables you to deal with Authenticated Signed Electronically like a pro. No matter the system or device you run our solution on, you'll enjoy an easy-to-use and stress-free method of executing documents.

The entire signing process is carefully protected: from adding a document to storing it.

Here's the best way to generate Authenticated Signed Electronically with pdfFiller:

Select any readily available option to add a PDF file for signing.

Utilize the toolbar at the top of the page 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 set up, click Save and sign.

Click on the form area where you want to add an Authenticated Signed Electronically. You can move the newly created signature anywhere on the page you want or change its settings. Click OK to save the adjustments.

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

Once you're done with signing, you will be taken back to the Dashboard.

Use the Dashboard settings to get the completed copy, 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 & drop your document to pdfFiller`s uploader

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Find the Authenticated Signed Electronically feature in the editor's menu

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Make all the needed edits to the file

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Click the orange “Done" button in the top right corner

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Rename your template if needed

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Print, save or email the form to your desktop

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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".

How can you tell if a document is electronically signed?

Open the document in question. Locate the bar directly beneath the horizontal menu toolbar. Look for a red medal or ribbonlike icon. This icon indicates that the document has been digitally signed.

What constitutes 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

What is electronic signature example?

Examples of electronic signatures include: a scanned image of the person's ink signature, a mouse squiggle on a screen or a hand-signature created on a tablet using your finger or stylus, a signature at the bottom of your email, a typed name, a biometric hand-signature signed on a specialized signing hardware device, a

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.

Is an e-signature legally binding?

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (DESIGN) Act. For an electronic signature to be legally binding under the DESIGN Act, it is recommended that all electronic signature workflows include: Intent to sign. Similar to ink signatures, a signer must show clear intent to sign an agreement electronically.

What is the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature?

The only difference is that an electronic signature is digitized, but it is also used to verify a document. On the other hand, it can be observed that a digital signature comprises unique features such as fingerprint that are used to secure a particular document.

What makes a digital signature legal?

Digital signature or standard electronic signature is actually a coded, encrypted, legally binding digital footprint. The digital signature is made of unique encoded messages one for each signee that join together to make a complete, legally binding, standard electronically signed document.

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