Add signature block to PDF for others to sign

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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to add signature field to PDF

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Need to get those important documents signed fast? DocHub has you covered. Read on to learn how to collect signatures online, saving you and everyone else precious time.

5 quick steps to add signature box to PDF:

  1. Register an account and activate a 30-day free trial.
  2. Upload an existing document or start a new one from scratch.
  3. Open the document and click Sign at the top to insert signature block in PDF for others to sign.
  4. From the drop-down menu, select Request signature from others. Add recipients, configure permissions, and set up automated reminders and expiration settings.
  5. Finally, send the request to all the specified recipients and await their responses.

If you regularly work with the document, you can convert it to a template and reuse it endlessly with minimal effort. Collect signatures and explore other DocHub tools to do even more with your documents!

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How to Add Signature Field in a PDF

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Shawn Jordison introduces us to the accessibility guy channel and demonstrates how to insert a signature into a docHub PDF document. First, open the PDF and select Prepare a form option. Add E signature fields from the left side menu and place it on the document. Right click on the object to add a tooltip for Assistive Technology. Options include making the field read-only, marking as required, or setting a specific action after signing. Once done, sign the document.

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You can easily add a signature block to a PDF for others to sign without any workarounds or pricey software. Simply upload a document, add a signature field, assign recipients, and configure the additional settings. This option is available with both free and paid plans, with certain limitations of the former.
We ensure the security of signature requests by verifying the signer's identity with tools like two-factor authentication. Documents are encrypted during transfer and storage, and we keep a full audit trail of all activity. Plus, we partner with trusted providers like Amazon Web Services to keep your data safe. For more details, please check out our Security page.
Sure, you can add as many signature blocks and respective signers as you wish to your document.
Yes, just click the Sign button at the top and select the Date option with your signature. Then, place it where it needs to be on the document. You can also delete it just easily.
DocHub complies with U.S. laws like ESIGN and UETA, which ensure electronic signatures—whether added or requested—are legally binding and secure. These laws require that signatures are linked to a document and show the signer’s intent. Stay assured that whenever you add a signature field to a PDF, your electronic signatures are valid, enforceable, and protected under U.S. law.
Sure. DocHub integrates seamlessly with popular cloud storage and document management platforms like Google Workspace (Google Drive, Google Classroom, Gmail), OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox. Whether exporting, importing, signing documents, adding signature block to PDF, or editing, you can do it all online without leaving your favorite apps.
The signer doesn't need a DocHub account. They'll receive an email with a link to view and sign the document directly in their browser—no extra steps are required.
Yes, you can easily add text boxes, dates, initials, checkboxes, and more to your PDFs. Click the Manage Fields option (the grid icon) in the top toolbar to start customizing.
With the Pro Plan, it’s unlimited. That means unlimited eSignatures, sign requests, completed documents, and more. For Free plan users, there are some limits (like 5 eSignatures, 3 sign requests, and 3 completed documents per month), but with Pro, there are no limits to getting documents signed.
Sure. DocHub offers a native mobile app for both iOS and Android that allows you to easily add, edit, sign, and share PDFs with your phone or tablet, no matter where you are. You can sign documents, send them out for signature, track real-time changes, and receive notifications on document progress right from your device.

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