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Q: How do I add an electronic signature to a PDF online?

How to Sign a PDF Document Online: Import or drag &amp; drop your PDF file to our eSign tool. Add your signature, initials, text, and dates as needed. Invite Signees to sign the PDF if required. Click “Finish &amp; Sign” to apply your changes. Download or share your signed PDF file — done!

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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Adjust the size and placement of your signature

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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.

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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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.

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Guarantees the security of your data & the privacy of your clients.

PCI DSS certification

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HIPAA compliance

Protects the private health information of your patients.

CCPA compliance

Enhances the protection of personal data and the privacy of California residents.

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Our Task Management feature streamlines your workflow by helping you organize, prioritize, and track tasks effortlessly. With this functionality, you gain more control over your projects and can enhance team collaboration effectively.

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Integrate with calendars and other project management tools

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By using our Task Management feature, you can address common challenges like missed deadlines, lack of visibility, and disorganized workflows. This functionality empowers you to take charge of your tasks, ensuring you never fall behind. Ultimately, it helps you create a more productive and collaborative environment.

How to E-Sign a PDF?

pdfFiller makes it easy for you to sign PDFs online. You no longer need to print a document, fill and sign it, or scan and send a hard copy to wherever it needs to go. Save time and hassle when you add signature to PDFs in 4 easy steps.

Open or upload the document you need to sign.

Click the Sign button to open the Signature Wizard. If you’ve used pdfFiller to sign documents before, you’ll have your PDF signature saved there. If not, add a new one.

Choose how you’d like to add a signature, for example by typing, drawing, or uploading it.

Move your signature around the PDF and insert it in the right place to electronically sign PDF.

How to sign PDF online using pdfFiller:

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Open or upload the PDF you need to sign.

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Use the Signature Wizard to create a signature.

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Add a new signature by typing, uploading, or drawing it.

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Move your signature around the PDF to place it in the right spot.

How to Sign Documents Online by Adding an Electronic Signature to PDF

Using pdfFiller to add an electronic signature to your PDF documents is a straightforward process. This guide will help you accomplish this task with ease.

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Log in to your pdfFiller account. If you do not have an account, create one on the pdfFiller website.

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Upload the PDF document you want to sign. You can do this by clicking the 'Upload' button or dragging the file into the designated area.

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Once the document is uploaded, click on the 'Sign' option from the toolbar at the top.

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Choose 'Add Signature' to create your electronic signature. You can draw your signature, upload an image of your signature, or type it out in a style you prefer.

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After creating your signature, adjust its size and position on the document. Make sure it fits well in the designated signing area.

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Click 'Finish' or 'Save' to complete the signing process. pdfFiller will automatically save the signed document.

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Download the signed PDF or share it directly via email or link.

Following these steps will allow you to add your electronic signature to any PDF document with confidence. Enjoy the ease of signing documents online using pdfFiller.

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How do I add an electronic signature to a PDF online?

How to Sign a PDF Document Online: Import or drag & drop your PDF file to our eSign tool. Add your signature, initials, text, and dates as needed. Invite Signees to sign the PDF if required. Click “Finish & Sign” to apply your changes. Download or share your signed PDF file — done!

How do I digitally sign a PDF with a digital signature?

To do so: To add a signature, select Add signature. In the dialog that appears, type, draw, or add an image of your signature and then select Done. To add your initials, select Add initials. In the dialog that appears, type, draw, or add an image of your initials and then select Done.

How do I add a digital signature to a PDF document?

Select your PDF file, then click 'Edit PDF' from the 'Edit' tab to launch the writer. Once the PDF writer has launched, click Signature under the Edit tab. Here you can choose to write out your signature, draw your signature, or upload an image of your signature.

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