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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.

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Display your logo on signature invites, user notifications, and in the eSignature editor.
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Redirect signers to your website once they complete your document.

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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.
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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.

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Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
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Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
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Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
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Initial Document Feature

The Initial Document feature streamlines your document management process, making it easier for you to create, organize, and share important files. Whether you are a small business owner, a student, or a professional, this feature helps you stay on top of your documentation tasks.

Key Features

User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Seamless integration with popular document formats
Secure storage for all your documents
Efficient search function to quickly locate your files
Collaboration tools to enhance teamwork

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Organize and share reports within your team effortlessly
Create and manage contracts for clients with confidence
Compile research papers for school projects efficiently
Store sensitive data securely while maintaining accessibility
Facilitate collaborative projects across diverse teams

This feature addresses your document management challenges by providing a centralized platform for all your files. You no longer need to search through countless folders, as the Initial Document feature offers a straightforward solution for organizing, accessing, and sharing your essential documents. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that you can easily find and collaborate on your important work, ultimately enhancing your productivity.

Create a legally-binding Initial Document with no hassle

pdfFiller enables you to manage Initial Document like a pro. Regardless of the platform or device you run our solution on, you'll enjoy an instinctive and stress-free way of completing documents.

The entire pexecution process is carefully protected: from importing a file to storing it.

Here's the best way to generate Initial Document with pdfFiller:

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

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Utilize the toolbar at the top of the interface and select the Sign option.

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You can mouse-draw your signature, type it or add an image of it - our tool will digitize it in a blink of an eye. Once your signature is created, hit Save and sign.

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Click on the document area where you want to add an Initial Document. You can move the newly generated signature anywhere on the page you want or change its configurations. Click OK to save the changes.

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As soon as your form is ready to go, hit the DONE button in the top right corner.

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Once you're through with certifying your paperwork, you will be redirected to the Dashboard.

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

Stuck with numerous applications to create and edit documents? Use our solution instead. Document management is simpler, fast and smooth using our document editor. Create document templates completely from scratch, edit existing forms, integrate cloud services and more useful features without leaving your account. You can use Initial Document directly, all features, like signing orders, alerts, attachment and payment requests, are available instantly. Have a major advantage over other applications.

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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Select the Initial Document feature in the editor's menu
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Make all the needed edits to your document
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Click the “Done" orange button at the top right corner
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Rename your file if it's needed
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Print, download or share the document to your computer

How to Use the Initial Document Feature in pdfFiller

The Initial Document feature in pdfFiller allows you to easily create a new document from scratch or upload an existing document to start editing and filling it out. Follow these simple steps to use this feature:

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Login to your pdfFiller account. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for a free trial.
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Once you're logged in, click on the 'My Forms' tab at the top of the page.
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In the 'My Forms' section, click on the 'Create New Form' button.
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A dropdown menu will appear. Select 'Blank Document' if you want to create a new document from scratch, or select 'Upload Document' if you want to upload an existing document.
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If you selected 'Blank Document', a new blank document will open in the editor. You can start adding text, images, and other elements to customize your document.
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If you selected 'Upload Document', a file explorer window will open. Choose the document you want to upload from your computer or cloud storage.
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Once the document is uploaded, it will open in the editor. You can now edit and fill out the document as needed.
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After making all the necessary changes, click on the 'Done' button to save your document.
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You can now download, print, or share your completed document as a PDF or in other formats.

Using the Initial Document feature in pdfFiller is quick and easy. Whether you're starting from scratch or working with an existing document, you can create and customize your document in just a few simple steps. Try it out and experience the convenience of pdfFiller today!

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This is a method used for accepting a document before authorized persons submit a binding signature. An initial is most often used for the company's internal circulation of documents and is ranked lower than the electronic signature. Only recipients that the sender indicates can initial documents.
Initials are the capital letters which begin each word of a name. For example, if your full name is Michael Dennis Stocks, your initials will be M. D. S.
If someone initials an official document, they write their initials on it, for example to show that they have seen it or that they accept or agree with it. Would you mind initialling this voucher? American English: initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/
An initial is just like a representative of your name. For instance, an initial can be formed from the first letter of a name or a word that forms part of the phrase. If your name is Mike Moses Master, the initial could be formed as MMM.
This is a method used for accepting a document before authorized persons submit a binding signature. An initial is most often used for the company's internal circulation of documents and is ranked lower than the electronic signature. Only recipients that the sender indicates can initial documents.
From above, the major difference is that a signature is normally written in full. This means a signature could be written to capture the full name of a person. On the other hand, initials are just a letter from a name usually the first letter of a name.
Initialling a document means to add in the initials of one or all of the parties at the end of each page or on certain pages of the document. Initials on a document are representative of the signing parties' consent to the content on the page they have initialled.
Because your signature identifies you, it should be consistent. It doesn't have to be your full name — unless you're specifically trying to match a previous authorized signature. You can choose to use just your initials instead, as one example.
Put your initials at the bottom right corner of the document to indicate that you are in agreement with the contents of each page and that you made and approved the changes on certain pages.
If someone asks you to initial a form, they're asking you to sign by writing your initials on it. If your name is Inna Instant, you would write I.I., and you'd probably write it really quick!

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