How to Electronically Sign PDF Documents without Printing and Scanning

How to Electronically Sign PDF Documents without Printing and Scanning

FREE options to sign a PDF form
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Make an electronic signature

FREE Options to Sign a PDF Form
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Make an Electronic Signature

PDF's are great for quickly signing an official document or getting your clients to quickly sign them. But they can be more difficult to work with than other file formats when you need to edit or fill them out. Below follow directions and links on how to e-sign on your mobile device, tablet or desktop/laptop.

QUICK STEPS: HOW TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY

Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader (Desktop/Laptop/Tablet)

Windows & MacOS

Open the PDF in Adobe Reader and click the “Fill & Sign” button in the right pane.

ADOBE READERWatch detailed "How to" video

MacOS Preview (Desktop/Laptop)

MacOS (only)

Open the PDF in Preview on your Mac, click the Toolbox button, then click Sign. "Preview" is your MacOS default PDF reader. *No need to download anything*

How to: Preview on MacWatch detailed "How to" video

Adobe Fill & Sign Mobile App (iPhone/ iPad) (Mobile/ Tablet)

iOS & Android

Open the PDF in Adobe Fill & Sign and tap the “sign” icon.

Adobe Fill & Sign: Download in Apple App StoreAdobe Fill & Sign: Download in GooglePlayp Store

Microsoft Office Mobile App (iPhone/ iPad) (Mobile/ Tablet)

IOS & Android

Open the PDF in Microsoft Office App and tap on "Actions" > "Sign PDF"

Download in GooglePlay: Microsoft OfficeDownload in Apple App Store: Microsoft Office