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Signed Directly 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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Generate your customized signature

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

eSignature solution

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.

Upload

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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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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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.

Discover the Power of Signed Directly

Signed Directly transforms the way you manage and collect signatures. This feature allows you to streamline your document signing process, ensuring efficiency and clarity in every transaction. With Signed Directly, you can eliminate the hassle of printing, scanning, and mailing documents. You have a convenient solution right at your fingertips.

Key Features of Signed Directly

Digital signature capability for secure transactions

User-friendly interface for easy navigation

Automatic document tracking and notifications

Integration with existing applications for seamless use

Cloud storage for easy access and sharing

Use Cases and Benefits

Businesses can speed up contract agreements, reducing turnaround times

Individuals can finalize documents from the comfort of home

Remote teams can collaborate easily, ensuring everyone is on the same page

Lawyers can manage client documentation efficiently, enhancing service delivery

Real estate professionals can streamline lease and sale agreements

Signed Directly addresses your document signing challenges. By digitizing the process, you save time, reduce errors, and improve record-keeping. Whether you are a busy professional or a small business owner, this feature helps you focus on what matters most—growing your work and serving your clients.

Signed Directly in minutes

pdfFiller allows you to Signed Directly in no time. The editor's hassle-free drag and drop interface allows for fast and intuitive document execution on any operaring system.

Signing PDFs electronically is a fast and secure method to validate documents anytime and anywhere, even while on the go.

See the detailed guide on how to Signed Directly electronically with pdfFiller:

Upload the form for eSignature to pdfFiller from your device or cloud storage.

Once the document opens in the editor, click Sign in the top toolbar.

Generate your electronic signature by typing, drawing, or importing your handwritten signature's image from your laptop. Then, hit Save and sign.

Click anywhere on a document to Signed Directly. You can drag it around or resize it using the controls in the floating panel. To apply your signature, click OK.

Complete the signing process by clicking DONE below your form or in the top right corner.

Next, you'll go back to the pdfFiller dashboard. From there, you can get a signed copy, print the document, or send it to other parties for review or validation.

Still using numerous programs to sign and manage your documents? Try our all-in-one solution instead. Use our document editing tool to make the process simple. Create forms, contracts, make template sand many more features, without leaving your browser. You can use Signed Directly right away, all features are available instantly. Get a significant advantage over other applications. The key is flexibility, usability and customer satisfaction. We deliver on all three.

How to edit a PDF document using the pdfFiller editor:

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Download your template to the uploading pane on the top of the page

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Find the Signed Directly feature in the editor's menu

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Make all the necessary edits to your document

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Click “Done" button in the top right corner

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Rename your template if required

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Print, share or download the file to your computer

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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.

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How can I make my signature?

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How do I create a handwritten electronic signature?

Use the “Protect" board to sign your name and save the output file as an image. Sign your name on a piece of blank paper. Use a scanner to scan it, or just take a snapshot of it. Save it as an image in PNG or JPG format.

How do you sign your name online?

For online applications that insert the signature you create, you generally select sign document or a similar instruction and then click okay or apply signature to complete the process. Enter your first name, middle initial, last name and suffix if applicable in the fields requesting the information.

How do I affix my signature online?

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How can I electronically sign a Word document?

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How do I create a free electronic signature?

Choose a File to Sign. Choose the document you want to have electronically signed online. Set Signer Details. Register the signer's name and email address. Send for Signature. Your signer will receive an email requesting their signature. Sign and Download.

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