Drag and drop a document, then request e-signatures by sending it to others for signing
Select a document, then send it to others to request e-signatures.
Send a document to others for signing.
How to request signatures on PDF files online
Send your PDFs to be e-signed in these simple steps:
- Drag and drop your file into the box above, or click Select a file to upload from your computer.
- Sign into your free Acrobat account once the file has uploaded and is displayed on screen.
- Enter the email addresses of the people you're sending it to. Select Next.
- Annotate the file so the recipients can see where they need to e-sign.
- Tap Send and hey presto! The 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 to be signed electronically in seconds. Request e-signatures from colleagues and associates quicky and easily to keep work flowing.
Send documents to be e-signed with ease
Signing paper documents used to be drag. Now, with Adobe Acrobat e-signatures for PDF, it's a breeze. To get started, simply upload your PDF file, sign into Acrobat, then add the email addresses of the people you need e-signatures from. Mark the document up to show them exactly where they need to sign and hit Send.
Super simple e-signing for your recipients
An email will land in your signees' inboxes notifying them that there's a document for them to sign. The whole thing can be complete in minutes. They open, sign, and that's it. If there are more people to sign, it gets sent to them too. If not, you get a notification and the signed PDF. There's nothing to download or print.
Finalise contracts faster than with paper and ink
In business, you want to get stuff done fast, right? The free Adobe e-signing tool helps you finalise contracts faster as there's no need to send paper copies via courier for a wet ink signature. With Acrobat online, people can e-sign a contract online within minutes, not days.
With baked-in Adobe Sign for added security
Speed doesn't compromise on security, either. Acrobat Sign technology is baked-in to the Acrobat e-signature tool. The result? Signed agreements that are safe and secure. And, what's more, you're in control of the process – from end to end.
Try high-quality Adobe online tools for free
Want to give it a try? Sign up for a free Adobe Acrobat account for two request e-signatures 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.
Can I request signatures with Adobe for free?
Yes, you can request signatures on your PDF for free with Adobe Reader. Sign up for a free Adobe Acrobat account and you can request e-signatures online with Adobe.
Can I request signatures with Adobe Reader?
Yes. To request a signature, you need to access All Tools from the Menu Bar while in your PDF. Once that’s done, select Request e-signatures then add the email address of your signers. Specify where to sign with drop-down signature fields, and send.
Do I need Adobe Sign to request a signature?
No, you do not need Adobe Sign to request a signature – and neither does your signee. There are other benefits to it, though. For example, Adobe Sign does not require Adobe Acrobat, and allows you to track, request, and manage e-signatures with advanced features.
Are e-signatures secure?
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 using the free online tool is signing up for 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.
How do I send a PDF to be signed by multiple signers?
Requesting multiple signatures for your PDF is easy with Acrobat online tools. When you've uploaded your PDF and entered the first signee email address, simply add the other email addresses there.
Need certain people to sign in a specific place? You can mark up the PDF with where people need to sign. Once done, 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.
Will I be notified when my PDF is signed?
Yes. When you request an e-signature, you'll get a notification via email with the signed document attached once your signee completes the request.
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