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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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How to Add a Signature to PDF (and Send it Out for Signature)
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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.
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.
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PCI DSS certification
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HIPAA compliance
Protects the private health information of your patients.
CCPA compliance
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Sign Over Columns Contract Feature
The Sign Over Columns Contract feature is designed to simplify the way you manage contracts. It empowers you to sign contracts directly on specific columns, ensuring clarity and precision in your documentation process. This feature is user-friendly and streamlines your workflow, making it easier to keep everything organized.
Key Features
Direct signing on contract columns
Real-time updates and notifications
User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Secure storage of signed documents
Integration with existing contract management systems
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Simplify contract approvals in teams and departments
Enhance communication by allowing multiple parties to sign off on important documents
Improve the speed of contract processing
Maintain a clear record of who signed what, when, and where
Reduce the risk of errors by providing a clear signing interface
This feature can solve your problem of managing multiple contracts and approvals by providing a straightforward signing interface. You no longer have to deal with complicated processes or seek multiple signatures through email. Instead, with the Sign Over Columns Contract feature, you can manage everything from one place, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. Embrace efficiency and clarity in your contract management.
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A photo of your signature applied to a digital document is not legally binding as it doesn't have the required legal information such as an audit trail and signer's identity validation.
Is a scanned signature legally binding?
Having a scanned signature(s) on a document is valid. This has to be the case in a world where we are more likely to work with someone geographically far, than local. To reiterate, having a scanned signature on a contract is perfectly acceptable under law. But acceptance isn't the issue.
What makes a signature legal?
A mark or sign made by an individual on an instrument or document to signify knowledge, approval, acceptance, or obligation. The term signature is generally understood to mean the signing of a written document with one's own hand. Almost all states have passed laws that recognize the validity of “digital signatures.”
Is a typed signature valid?
Using a typed signature in your business is legal and accepted. But for it to be legally valid, you must adhere to the following rules: Prove that the signer wanted to sign by providing options like Cancel. Ensure you connect or associate the signature with the signed document.
Is typing your signature legal?
Using a typed signature in your business is legal and accepted. But for it to be legally valid, you must adhere to the following rules: Prove that the signer wanted to sign by providing options like Cancel. Prove that the signer wanted to carry out their business electronically.
What counts 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
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