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
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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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How to Add a Signature to PDF (and Send it Out for Signature)
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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
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.
Unlock Autograph Format Feature
Discover the Unlock Autograph Format feature, designed to enhance your digital signing experience. This tool empowers you to create, customize, and manage your signatures efficiently, meeting both personal and professional needs.
Key Features
Easy signature creation with customizable templates
Seamless integration with various document formats
Secure storage for all your signatures
User-friendly interface for quick access
Supports various devices for on-the-go signing
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Ideal for professionals needing to sign contracts and agreements swiftly
Perfect for educators who require signatures for consent forms
Useful for businesses managing customer approvals
Great for freelancers sending signed documents to clients
Convenient for individuals who handle personal documents needing signatures
This feature addresses the common problem of wasting time on traditional signing methods. By streamlining the signing process, you can focus on what truly matters—whether enhancing business operations, ensuring compliance, or securing personal affairs. With Unlock Autograph Format, you gain control over your signing needs, reducing paperwork and enhancing efficiency.
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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.
Open the PDF. Click the 'Lock' icon in the upper-left corner of the page. Click the link labeled: Permission Details. In the “Security Method' drop down, select: No Security.
Can we edit digitally signed PDF?
When you sign a PDF using your digital ID, the PDF becomes read-only for others. If you received a PDF digitally signed by others, you can sign it, but can't edit it. While signing a PDF, if the signer chooses to lock the document after signing, the document becomes read-only for everyone, including the signer.
How do I digitally sign a PDF document?
Open your PDF document. Right-click in the PDF document where you want to add the Digital signature. Select Sign Document from the right-click menu. Select Digital Signature.
How do I unlock a PDF signature?
1 Answer. If the signature in the form is yours, you can open the Signature pane on the left side, right-click on the signature and choose “Clear Signature”. This way the form will be unlocked.
How do I unlock a PDF after signing?
Click the 'Lock' icon in the upper-left corner of the page. Click the link labeled: Permission Details. In the “Security Method' drop down, select: No Security. Enter your unlock password and click the OK button three times.
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