Send a PDF for signature

Are e-signatures secure?

When you use Adobe e-signing tools to collect electronic signatures, you can trust they are secure. The Acrobat e-signature solution uses Acrobat Sign technology to make sure signers can’t change the agreement after they add signatures, protecting signed documents from tampering. In addition, you can track and manage all send to sign requests — creating a valuable audit trail with timestamps.

You can also start an Adobe Acrobat Pro 7-day free trial to do more with PDF files on Mac or Windows. The Acrobat Pro free trial lets you use digital signatures, collect e-signatures with advanced authentication, create e-signing templates, fill PDF forms, and sign documents yourself with your initials, a typed signature, or an image of your signature. Acrobat Pro also lets you edit PDF documents, use annotation toolbar functionality, create fillable PDF forms, use cloud storage, and convert PDF files to Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint spreadsheets, or Excel formats. You can work online, on your desktop, or on your mobile device, using the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app on your iPad tablet, iPhone, or Android device. Free tutorials can get you up and running fast. Third-party integrations can also make your document workflows more efficient.

How do I request an electronic signature to be signed by multiple signers?

When you need multiple people to e-sign a document, simply add more email addresses during the setup process. You can also assign form fields and signature fields to specific individuals. Acrobat will route the agreement to the signers in the order they were entered and send everyone a copy of the completed agreement after signers have added their online signatures.

Will I be notified when my PDF signature request is signed?

Yes. Acrobat will send a notification in real time by email when a recipient e-signs a PDF, along with a copy of the final agreement.

Adobe Acrobat Request E-Signature is built natively into Acrobat Pro - the same platform used to create, edit, and review PDFs. So you can request signatures without needing to purchase a separate, dedicated e-signature solution. What sets Adobe Acrobat Pro apart from other signing tools:

• PDF-native: signatures are embedded in the document format itself, not overlaid. Every signed file maintains full PDF integrity.
• Document and signature all in one platform: edit, annotate, review with AI, and sign without switching tools.
• AI contract review: Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant can read your agreement, summarize it, and answer questions about it before you send it for signing.
• Free for recipients: anyone can sign a document sent through Adobe Acrobat in any browser, with no account required.

For organizations looking for a comprehensive e-signature solution that integrates within existing systems, offers advanced signer authentication, and provides industry-specific compliance certification, Adobe also offers Acrobat Sign Solutions.

Adobe Acrobat Request E-Signature is best for individuals that need to create, edit, and get signatures on PDF documents all in one platform without paying for a separate e-signature tool.

Yes. Adobe Acrobat supports sequential signing (signers receive the document in order), parallel signing (all signers receive it simultaneously), and bulk send (send to hundreds of recipients at once, each receiving their own copy). Automatic reminders keep the process moving and requests can expire on a date you set.

Adobe Acrobat provides real-time status tracking for every signature request from one dashboard - you can see whether each signer has opened, reviewed, or completed their step.

Adobe Acrobat Request E-Signature works for any everyday agreement that needs a signature: sales contracts and NDAs, HR onboarding documents like offer letters and benefits forms, real estate leases and disclosures, and vendor contracts and statements of work. For regulated workflows that require specific compliance certifications or using native integrations like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday, etc., Adobe offers Acrobat Sign Solutions as a dedicated standalone solution.

No. Anyone can sign a document sent through Adobe Acrobat Request E-Signature directly in their browser with no account or software required. Signers receive a secure email link and are guided through exactly where to sign.