{"id":910,"date":"2026-07-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dochub.com\/?p=910"},"modified":"2026-07-29T00:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:28:09","slug":"request-signature-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/request-signature-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"How to request a signature: PDF workflows for multiple signers in DocHub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To request multiple signatures on a PDF, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dochub.com\/knowledge-base\/document-signing-and-sign-requests\/creating-and-sending-a-document-as-a-sign-request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a DocHub Sign Request<\/a>, add the recipients, assign each signature field, choose a signing order, and send the document through signer-specific links. After sending, use <strong>Manage and Audit<\/strong> to track progress, check email delivery, send reminders, or correct recipient details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is helpful for document management professionals searching for &#8220;request signature PDF&#8221; query and considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DocHub<\/a> as a cloud-based platform to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/pdf-editor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/sign-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign<\/a>, and share PDFs online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For detailed instructions on placing several signature fields in one file, see our separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/add-multiple-signatures-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide on adding multiple signatures in eSign workflows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: <\/em><\/strong><em>The information in this blog post is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Summary\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A controlled multi-signer process has five main stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare the final PDF and identify every required signer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a Sign Request and assign form fields to the correct recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>sign in order<\/strong> or <strong>all at once<\/strong> before sending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track recipient and document status through <strong>Manage and Audit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send reminders, reassign an email address, or void and recreate an incorrect request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sections below explain how to complete each stage without relying on separate PDF files or manual follow-up records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"What_is_a_multi-signer_signature_request\"><strong>What is a multi-signer signature request?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A multi-signer signature request is a document workflow that asks multiple recipients to complete or sign the same PDF. Each recipient receives access to the document and interacts with the signature fields, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dochub.com\/knowledge-base\/document-signing-and-sign-requests\/electronically-sign-initial-a-pdf-document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">initials fields<\/a>, or other form fields assigned to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process is useful for signed agreements, fillable PDF forms, permission slips, school forms, and other important documents involving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/en\/main-features\/add-multiple-signers-to-a-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multiple signers<\/a>. For example, a sales agreement may require signatures from a customer, an account manager, and a finance representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike adding your own electronic signature to a file, a Sign Request connects recipients, signing order, reminders, status information, and the audit trail to one document workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"How_do_you_create_a_Sign_Request_for_multiple_recipients_in_DocHub\"><strong>How do you create a Sign Request for multiple recipients in DocHub?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dochub.com\/knowledge-base\/document-signing-and-sign-requests\/sign-requests-getting-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get started<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dochub.com\/sign-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">log in<\/a> to your DocHub account or <a href=\"https:\/\/dochub.com\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up<\/a> for free. Then, follow the steps below to upload your files in a supported format and send them as PDFs to your collaborators for electronic signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open or upload the document.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Open the PDF file from the DocHub dashboard, or upload it from your device, or a supported cloud storage such as Google Drive. Review every page and confirm that the document is ready to send.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Prepare Sign Request <\/strong>option.<br>Use <strong>Prepare Sign Request<\/strong> to add recipients and insert signature, initials, text, date, checkbox, or other fillable fields. Position each field on the relevant page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-14.png\" alt=\"DocHub sign request setup panel showing field assignment, required field option, and signer email assignment.\" class=\"wp-image-912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-14.png 551w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-14-254x300.png 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assign document fields to specific signers by selecting a field, marking it as required, and adding the recipient&#8217;s email before sending the sign request.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Assign every field to the correct recipient. The field assignment determines which signer can complete that part of the PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Mark essential fields as required<\/strong> and customize them<strong>.<br><\/strong>Open the <strong>Field <\/strong>section and select <strong>Required<\/strong> for any field that must be completed before finalization. This is particularly important for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/en\/main-features\/add-signature-field-in-a-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signature fields,<\/a> because a non-required field could be left blank. In this section, you can also set up field parameters, such as line distribution, character limit, background color, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-23.png\" alt=\"DocHub Prepare Sign Request panel showing text field settings, including field title, sender prefill, placeholder text, multiline input, required field, character limit, border thickness, and background color options.\" class=\"wp-image-921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-23.png 515w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-23-163x300.png 163w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DocHub lets senders customize text fields in a sign request by configuring field names, placeholder text, validation rules, appearance, and prefill options before sending the document for signature.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the signing order.<br><\/strong>Select <strong>sign in order<\/strong> for sequential signing or <strong>all at once<\/strong> for the simultaneous signing process. When using <strong>sign in order<\/strong>, drag recipients into the required order before sending.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15-1024x912.png\" alt=\"DocHub sign request window showing multiple signers, signing order toggle, and drag-and-drop recipient reordering.\" class=\"wp-image-913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15-1024x912.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15-768x684.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15.png 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set a signing order by enabling sequential signing and drag recipients to reorder them before sending the DocHub sign request.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customize signer options for each recipient.<br><\/strong>Depending on the request, options and <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dochub.com\/knowledge-base\/document-signing-and-sign-requests\/sign-requests-permissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">permissions<\/a> can include <strong>Receives final<\/strong>, <strong>Can annotate<\/strong>, <strong>Require verification<\/strong>, and <strong>Sign in person<\/strong>. Enable only the options appropriate for the document and its recipients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16-1024x459.png\" alt=\"DocHub Send Sign Request dialog showing signer details, recipient permissions, verification options, and field assignment controls.\" class=\"wp-image-914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16-1024x459.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16.png 1133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Configure each signer&#8217;s settings, assign document fields, and choose recipient permissions before sending a DocHub sign request.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set reminders for recipients and the expiration date for the document.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>DocHub can send up to three automated reminders. You may also enable inactivity expiration and select a period from 1 to 90 days after the last email reminder; the expiration setting is disabled by default.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-17.png\" alt=\"DocHub sign request options showing automated reminders, expiration settings, signer authentication, and certified PDF preferences.\" class=\"wp-image-915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-17.png 1022w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-17-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-17-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Configure reminders, expiration, signer verification, and document options before sending a DocHub sign request.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review permissions and send.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Confirm the request copy owner and who should receive the finalized document. Review the fields, recipient emails, and signing order, and then send the request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients receive signer-specific links and do not need to create DocHub accounts. If <strong>Require verification<\/strong> is enabled, they must also enter a one-time verification code before accessing the request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"How_do_you_track_signed_PDF_documents_with_DocHub\"><strong>How do you track signed PDF documents with DocHub?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After sending, DocHub saves the request in the <strong>Sent<\/strong> folder of your Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-18-1024x110.png\" alt=\"DocHub sent document details page displaying the current signature request status and the Manage &amp; Audit option for tracking signer activity, document progress, and audit information.\" class=\"wp-image-916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-18-1024x110.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-18-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-18-768x82.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-18-1536x164.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-18.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The DocHub Sent document page shows the current status of a signature request and provides access to <strong>Manage &amp; Audit<\/strong>, where senders can review signer activity, monitor progress, and manage the signing workflow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the document and select <strong>Manage and Audit<\/strong> to review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overall document status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual recipient status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assigned and completed fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outbound email delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signer and document activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available <strong>Signer Actions<\/strong> and <strong>Document Actions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also access the Manage and Audit page directly from your Dashboard. Simply select the relevant document, then open the Actions drop-down menu under the Dashboard tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-21-1024x562.png\" alt=\"DocHub dashboard Actions menu highlighting the Manage and Audit option for tracking Sign Request activity and document history.\" class=\"wp-image-919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-21-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-21-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-21-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-21.png 1420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open Manage and Audit from the Actions menu to review signer activity, monitor request status, and access audit information for a DocHub Sign Request.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The audit trail creates a chronological record of events associated with the request. Email notifications may appear as delivered, failed, or returned with an error based on the response from the recipient\u2019s server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinction matters when tracking progress. A pending signature may indicate that the signer has not acted, while a failed delivery suggests that the request may not have reached the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"How_can_you_resolve_delayed_or_incorrect_requests\"><strong>How can you resolve delayed or incorrect requests?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two common situations when you may need to edit or cancel signature requests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resolve a delayed in-progress request<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For an unfinished signer, open <strong>Manage and Audit<\/strong> and use the relevant <strong>Signer Actions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Send Reminder<\/strong> to manually send another notification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-24-1024x343.png\" alt=\"DocHub Sign Request management page showing the Signer Actions menu with the Send Reminder option for manually sending a reminder email to a recipient who has not yet completed a signature request.\" class=\"wp-image-922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-24-1024x343.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-24-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-24-768x258.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-24-1536x515.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-24.png 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DocHub lets senders manually remind recipients to sign by opening <strong>Signer Actions<\/strong> and selecting <strong>Send Reminder<\/strong>, prompting another email notification for pending signature requests.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Reassign email address<\/strong> to replace an incorrect address or transfer the assigned fields to another signer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Remove signer<\/strong> when the recipient should no longer participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Void a sign request<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To cancel the entire in-progress request, use <strong>Actions<\/strong> to void it. Voiding prevents recipients from continuing to access the Sign Request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-1024x354.png\" alt=\"DocHub Sent documents page showing how to void a signature request by selecting a sent document, opening the Actions menu, and choosing the Void Sign Request option.\" class=\"wp-image-917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-1024x354.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19.png 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To cancel a pending signature request in DocHub, open the <strong>Sent<\/strong> folder, select the document, choose <strong>Actions<\/strong>, and click <strong>Void Sign Request<\/strong> to stop the signing workflow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the PDF, signing order, or required fields must change, select <strong>Make a Copy<\/strong>, correct the new copy, and send it as a new request. This method also applies when a signer finalized a document without signing because the relevant signature field was not marked <strong>Required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-1024x330.png\" alt=\"DocHub Sent folder showing how to create a copy of a completed or voided signature request by selecting the document, opening the Actions menu, and choosing Make a Copy.\" class=\"wp-image-918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-1024x330.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-768x248.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20.png 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To reuse a completed or voided signature request in DocHub, open the <strong>Sent<\/strong> folder, select the document, click <strong>Actions<\/strong>, and choose <strong>Make a Copy<\/strong> to create an editable duplicate for a new signing workflow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"How_does_DocHub_handle_rejected_sign_requests\"><strong>How does DocHub handle rejected sign requests?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a signer rejects a sign request after <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dochub.com\/knowledge-base\/document-signing-and-sign-requests\/receiving-a-sign-request-as-the-signer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">receiving it<\/a>, the sender will automatically receive an email notification alerting them of the rejection. This allows the sender to quickly follow up with the signer to address any concerns or make any necessary changes before resending the document for signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-22-1000x1024.png\" alt=\"DocHub email notification informing the sender that a signer rejected a document signature request, displaying the rejected status, recipient information, and a button to view the document.\" class=\"wp-image-920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-22-1000x1024.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-22-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-22-768x787.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-22.png 1239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When a recipient declines to sign, DocHub sends an email notification showing the rejected signature request, the signer&#8217;s details, the rejection timestamp, and a link to review the document.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also track this in your DocHub account dashboard, where the document will display a Sign Request Rejected status in the Sent folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"How_is_a_managed_Sign_Request_different_from_email-based_signing\"><strong>How is a managed Sign Request different from email-based signing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending separate attachments by email may work for a simple one-person request, but it becomes difficult to manage when several recipients return different versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DocHub&#8217;s Sign Requests vs. signing via email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A DocHub Sign Request keeps multiple signers, field assignments, reminders, delivery status, and audit information connected to the same document when collaborators sign PDF documents online. It also avoids repeated printing, scanning, downloading, and manually combining signed PDF files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a small business managing recurring contracts or approval forms, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dochub.com\/pdf-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reusable template<\/a> can further reduce setup work by creating a new request copy while preserving the original template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Security and legal points to consider<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DocHub uses signer-specific access links and can add one-time verification when <strong>Require verification<\/strong> is enabled. Documents signed on DocHub can be downloaded as a PDF with an embedded digital signature. This signature <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dochub.com\/knowledge-base\/document-signing-and-sign-requests\/certified-documents-and-verified-signatures-adobe-acrobat-valid-esignatures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">verifies the document&#8217;s authenticity<\/a> and guarantees that it has not been tampered with or altered in any way. Organizations should still determine the appropriate authentication, access control, retention, and evidence requirements for each document type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Final_thoughts\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DocHub lets senders create a structured signature request, control signing order, review request status, and address stalled or incorrect requests from one workflow. It is useful when businesses need to get PDF documents signed online without managing separate attachments and manual follow-up records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dochub.com\/sign-up?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=request_signature_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with DocHub<\/a> to send your next multi-signer PDF and manage the request through finalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Glossary\"><strong>Glossary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audit trail:<\/strong> A chronological record of events associated with a document and its recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Field assignment:<\/strong> The connection between a fillable field and the person responsible for completing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parallel signing:<\/strong> A workflow in which multiple recipients can complete assigned fields at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sequential signing:<\/strong> A workflow in which recipients act one at a time in a defined order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sign Request:<\/strong> A DocHub workflow used to send a document to one or more people for completion or electronic signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"FAQ\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. What happens when a Sign Request email cannot be delivered?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The audit trail may display an error or failed status based on the recipient server\u2019s response. Verify the address and use <strong>Signer Actions<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Reassign email address<\/strong> to send the request to the corrected recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Can a DocHub Sign Request expire automatically?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sender can enable inactivity expiration for 1 to 90 days after the last email reminder. This option is disabled by default and must be configured before sending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Can I download the audit information?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DocHub lets senders view and download audit information for signed documents, where available. You can choose between downloading a document, an audit trail, or a document with an audit trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. 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