Type E-Signature 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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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.

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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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Why choose pdfFiller for eSignature and PDF editing?

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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.

The benefits of electronic signatures

Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
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Efficiency

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

Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
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Cost savings

Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
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Security

Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
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Legality

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
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Sustainability

By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.

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Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.
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Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.
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PCI DSS certification

Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.
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Type E-Signature Feature

The Type E-Signature feature allows you to sign documents electronically, streamlining your operations and saving you valuable time.

Key Features

User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Secure encryption to protect your information
Integration with various document management systems
Real-time tracking of document status
Compatibility with multiple devices

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Sign contracts quickly without the need for printing
Facilitate remote work with ease of access for teams
Enhance customer satisfaction by providing a faster service
Reduce paper usage, supporting environmental sustainability
Ensure compliance with legal standards for electronic signatures

The Type E-Signature feature addresses your need for efficiency and security in signing documents. By eliminating the need for physical signatures, you can complete transactions faster, reduce delays, and focus on what truly matters—growing your business.

Add a legally-binding Type E-Signature in minutes

pdfFiller allows you to deal with Type E-Signature like a pro. Regardless of the system or device you run our solution on, you'll enjoy an instinctive and stress-free method of completing paperwork.

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

Here's how you can generate Type E-Signature with pdfFiller:

Choose any available option to add a PDF file for signing.

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Use the toolbar at the top of the page and select the Sign option.

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You can mouse-draw your signature, type it or upload a photo of it - our solution will digitize it automatically. Once your signature is set up, hit Save and sign.

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Click on the form place where you want to put an Type E-Signature. You can move the newly generated signature anywhere on the page you want or change its settings. 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 area.

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

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

Still using multiple applications to manage and edit your documents? We have the perfect all-in-one solution for you. Use our document management tool for the fast and efficient process. Create document templates from scratch, modify existing forms, integrate cloud services and many more useful features without leaving your browser. You can Type e-Signature with ease; all of our features are available to all users. Pay as for a lightweight basic app, get the features as of pro document management tools. 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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Select the Type e-Signature feature in the editor's menu
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Make the needed edits to the document
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Click the orange “Done" button to the top right corner
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Rename your document if necessary
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Print, download or share the template to your device

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Click the File tab. Click Info. Click Protect Document, Protect Workbook or Protect Presentation. Click Add a Digital Signature. Read the Word, Excel, or PowerPoint message, and then click OK.
Place the cursor in your Word document where you want to insert a signature. Click the Insert tab. Select Signature Line. A menu will appear. Fill out the required fields. Select OK.
Place the cursor in your Word document where you want to insert a signature. Click the Insert tab. Select Signature Line. A menu will appear. Fill out the required fields. Select OK.
One of the most commonly used electronic signatures today is the Text Typed signature; meaning that one has used a keyboard to type their name, with the intent to sign something. Although Text Typed is the most common, electronic signatures are not limited to this method.
Place the cursor in your Word document where you want to insert a signature. Click the Insert tab. Select Signature Line. A menu will appear. Fill out the required fields. Select OK.
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
Traditionally, signatures are in cursive, but it can be argued that it's not a requirement. This means that with a wet signature (i.e. a signature that is written rather than electronically typed), a person could potentially use their printed (non-cursive) name or even a symbol like a happy face as a valid signature.
Usually, a signature is simply someone's name written in a stylized fashion. However, that is not really necessary. The signature can be made by anything that marks the paper. Pencil is not favored because it can smudge and be erased, but a signature made with a pencil is equally valid as a signature in pen.
A printed name is simply the name written out so that people can read it (signatures might not be easy to read, so sometimes people will ask for both). A signature is often written in cursive, it's the individual's own way of writing their name for things like contracts, checks, etc.

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