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Key takeaways
- Send a PDF for signature in minutes. It’s fast, simple, and free- helpingto finalise documents without the need for paper or ink.
- Requesting a signature simplifies the process for senders and signers, reducing the likelihood of errors and missed signatures.
- Get enhanced security when you request a signature for your PDF, with encrypted documents and a safe audit trail.
How to send a PDF for signature online
You can easily request a signature for free with our online tool. Follow these simple steps to send your PDFs for signature electronically:
- Drag and drop the PDF that needs an e-signature into the box, or click “Select a file” to upload from your computer.
- Sign in to your free Acrobat account once the uploaded file is displayed on screen.
- Enter the email addresses of the people you wish to request a signature from, then select “Next”.
- Annotate the file so the recipients can see clearly where they need to e-sign.
- Tap “Send” and hey presto! The signature request PDF document is on its way to their inboxes.
Request e-signatures for free with Adobe online tools
Online e-signatures for PDFs
Need to get a signature on a PDF, pronto? With Adobe Acrobat online tools, you can send a PDF document for signature electronically in seconds. Request e-signatures from colleagues and associates quickly and easily to keep work flowing.
Send documents to be e-signed with ease
It’s never been easier to send a PDF for signature. Simply upload your PDF file, sign into Acrobat, and then add the email addresses of the people you need e-signatures from. Mark the document to show them exactly where to sign, then hit Send.
Super simple e-signing for your recipients
Once you request a signature online, an email will land in your signees' inboxes. They’ll open, sign, and that's it. Plus, you can request multiple signatures at once. You’ll receive a notification once everything’s signed and the PDF gets sent back to you. No need to download or print.
Finalise contracts faster than with paper and ink
The free Adobe e-signature tool helps you finalise contracts faster and more efficiently—no need to send paper copies via courier for a wet ink signature. With Acrobat online, people can e-sign a contract within minutes, not days.
With baked-in Adobe Sign for added security
Integrated Acrobat Sign technology means signed agreements are safe and secure. All documents are protected with end-to-end encryption too, so your data and your signers’ privacy are completely safeguarded. You're in control of the process—from end to end.
Try high-quality Adobe online tools for free
Ready to request a signature on a PDF? Sign up for a free Adobe Acrobat account to access two request e-signature transactions every 30 days (on a rolling basis) with zero charge. Want or need more? Subscribe to a 7-day free trial of Acrobat Pro today.
Questions? We have answers.
Yes, Adobe's tools for collecting e-signatures are secure and tamper-proof. Once someone has signed the document, they cannot change the agreement afterwards—the document is locked down and cannot be altered. Once you've sent the document to be signed, all recipients' interactions with it are timestamped, too.
An alternative to the free online tool is a 7-day free trial of Adobe Acrobat Pro. With this, you can collect e-signatures with advanced authentication, among many other features. The tools are powered by Adobe Sign technology, which is backed by trust service providers (TSPs) and complies with regulations across the globe.
You can request multiple signatures for your PDF with Acrobat online tools. Once you've uploaded your PDF, simply add the signees’ email addresses.
Need certain people to sign in at a specific place? You can mark up the PDF with where people need to sign. The PDF is sent to the first person on the email list. When they've e-signed it, it goes to the next person on the list, and so on. When everyone has signed, each recipient gets a copy of the completed agreement.
In Adobe Acrobat, you can send a PDF for signature for free in just a few steps:
- Open your PDF in Acrobat.
- Select Request e-signatures from the toolbar.
- Enter the email addresses of the people who need to sign. You can add multiple recipients if needed.
- Add signature fields where you want each person to sign.
- Click Send.
Each signer will receive an email with a secure link to open the document, add their signature, and submit it. Once all parties have signed, you’ll get a notification and a copy of the completed, signed PDF—no printing, scanning, or mailing required.
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