Can I type an electronic signature?

An electronic signature can be anything that constitutes an online mark, like a symbol or an image of your signature. Electronic signatures don't have the security of a digital signature, as they don't create a hash of a document, or tie the signature to the document itself.

How do I sign a document electronically?

Sign up for a free trial at DocuSign, and then log in. Select New > Sign a Document, and then upload the electronic document. Select Sign and then follow the steps to electronically sign your document.

How can I get a free electronic signature?

Create a HelloSign account. It only takes a few seconds. Upload your document to your account. ... Select who needs to sign your document. ... Prepare the document for signature. ... Sign the document or send it out for signature.

How can I electronically sign a PDF for free?

Sign in to your DocuSign account on your desktop or use one of our online signature apps. Click sign a document now to upload the document. Drag and drop your online signature. Send it to your signer. The document is automatically saved for your records.

How do you add a digital signature to a PDF?

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eSign your PDFs for free with a few clicks DocuSign lets you eSign and edit your PDF documents quickly and easily. ... DocuSign is secure and legally binding for nearly every business or personal transaction around the world. Electronic signatures are just the beginning.

Can I use DocuSign for free?

Yes, you can download the mobile app and create a free DocuSign account directly within the app to get started. Signing is always free and you can send three free signature requests with your free account.

How do I get DocuSign for free?

Create a free account and create your signature. Upload any document. Your signature can be dropped anywhere. Email your signed document. Access signed documents anytime in the cloud.

Is there a free version of DocuSign?

DocuSign offers a free 30 day trial of their electronic signature app. HelloSign not only offers a free trial of their electronic signature app, they also offer an entirely free version of their software that let's you send 3 documents a month for free.

Is DocuSign free to use?

Sign important PDFs online for free and email them using DocuSign. DocuSign is safe, secure, and legally binding on most documents. DocuSign makes any workflow or approval easy, secure, and completely digital: DocuSign accelerates your sales cycle to help you win deals faster.

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Last updated on Jan 16, 2026

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