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    How to Sign Documents Electronically

    Sign PDF contracts, forms, and agreements electronically on your phone or computer — no printing required.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to sign a PDF (free)
    2. 2.Sign on iPhone using Markup
    3. 3.Use DocuSign for documents sent to you
    4. 4.Use a free online tool
    5. 5.Save and send the signed document
    1

    Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to sign a PDF (free)

    ~15s
    Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free from adobe.com. Open your PDF, click "Fill & Sign" in the toolbar, then click "Sign" and draw or type your signature. Click where you want to place it on the document.
    2

    Sign on iPhone using Markup

    ~15s
    Open the PDF in the Files or Mail app on your iPhone. Tap the pen icon (Markup) then tap the "+" button and choose "Signature." Draw your signature with your finger and tap "Done." Drag it to the correct spot.
    3

    Use DocuSign for documents sent to you

    ~16s
    If someone sends you a DocuSign request by email, click the link in the email. Follow the prompts — you do not need to create an account to sign a document sent to you. Click the signature box and type or draw your name.
    4

    Use a free online tool

    ~15s
    Go to smallpdf.com/sign-pdf or docusign.com and upload your PDF. These sites let you add a signature, initials, and date without installing anything. Download the signed copy when done.
    5

    Save and send the signed document

    ~15s
    After signing, always save a copy of the signed document to your files or cloud storage before sending it. Email the signed PDF as an attachment, or use the share option in the app.

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    Electronic signatures are legally valid in the United States and accepted by banks, landlords, employers, and government agencies. You can sign a document without printing, signing by hand, and scanning it back — saving time and paper. Several free tools make this quick and easy on any device.

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