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The document provides a step-by-step guide on how to sign a PDF document electronically using Adobe Reader. It outlines the requirements for signing a PDF for the first time, including the installation of Adobe Reader and the creation of a digital ID. The process involves clicking in the signature field, creating a new digital ID, entering personal information, setting a password, and finally signing the document. Once signed, the digital signature is saved within the PDF.

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01. Edit your form online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Locate the Signature field and click anywhere within it. This will prompt the 'Sign Document' box to appear.
If this is your first time signing, select 'New ID...' to create a digital ID.
Choose 'A new digital ID I want to create now' and click Next.
Select 'New PKCS#12 digital ID file' and proceed by clicking Next.
Fill in the required information and click Next, then enter and confirm a password before clicking Finish.
Return to the Sign Document window, select your digital ID from the 'Sign As' drop-down menu, type your password, and click 'Sign'.
Save the PDF document when prompted; your digital signature will be applied once saved.

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How do I add a handwritten signature in PDF?

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 convert my signature to digital signature?

Method 1: Scan Your Signature and Convert It to a Digital Format Sign your name on white paper using a black pen. Use a scanner (or a mobile scanning app) to scan the page at high resolution (high DPI settings recommended). Crop the scanned image to remove white space. Save the image as a PNG or JPG file.

How to make a PDF document digital signature?

Once you upload your document and sign in to Acrobat online, you can add your signature to a PDF by following these steps: In the Sign panel, select Add signature. The panel will ask you to click Image, then Select image. You can browse for an image of your handwritten signature.

How do I convert a PDF to a digital signature?

How to Digitally Sign a PDF? Open docHub: Open the docHub on the device you are working on. Upload Your PDF File: Search and open the PDF file that you need to sign. Select the Fill Sign Tool: Go to the Tools section and choose Fill Sign option in the docHub. Choose Your Signature Method:

How to enable a PDF for digital signature?

Open a PDF in Acrobat and then from the All tools menu, select Use a certificate. From the Use a certificate tools pane, take one of the following actions: To docHub with a visible digital signature, select docHub (visible signatures), and then from the dialog that appears, select Drag New Signature Rectangle.

How to make a PDF electronically docHub for free?

Hello! I work for docHub. You can actually create docHub PDFs for free using docHub, and theres no need to buy anything at a paid level at all. Just head to docHub online, upload your file, and use the ``Fill Sign tool to add a signature field. You can type, draw, or insert a saved signature.

How to convert a PDF to an electronic signature?

How to Sign a PDF Document Online Import or drag and drop your PDF file into our eSign tool. Add your signature, initials, text, and dates as needed. Click Finish Sign to apply your changes. Download or share your signed document. Thats it!

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