How to sign PDF files electronically

Hi Ay,

I had the same issue where I couldn’t sign of pdf. Adobe support helped me out and pointed me to https://www.echosign.adobe.com/en/home.html.
There I just opened a free account, uploaded my pdf, and added my signature. Then they emailed it back to me.

I think they do 5 free signatures month.

Good luck Ay.

Hi ay,

Try updating to the most recent point update of Adobe Reader (10.1.7) at this point.

Thanks,
Lori

I need to sign a document but i cant click the sign docs on the adobe reader x (10.0.1). How do i go about this. Its not even highlighted.

Hi nilesh kucheriya,

Unfortunately there is not an automated way to do this in Acrobat. The interface is designed so you acknowledge each signature.

Thanks,
Lori

Is there any automated process/utility to digitally sign more than one pages of a pdf in one go. ?

Sir i have a PDF of 2400 page.
It consist of set of 6 pages each for 400 employees tax data.
on page no. 2, 4, 6, i have to digitally sign.
if i do it manually i have to do it signing 2400 times.
Is there any automated process/utility to digitally sign more than one pages of a pdf in one go. ?

asked question at http://answers.acrobatusers.com/Is-automated-process-utility-digitally-sign-pages-pdf—q92706.aspx

Hi Rohan,

Can you post yoru question here with exact details on the specific product (Acrobat or Reader) and version you’re using?
http://answers.acrobatusers.com/AskQuestion.aspx

Thanks,
Lori

Hi Lori,

When I click the view button, there is no option to select the sign menu.
I do however see a “signatures” button.. upon clicking this, it does not guide me or tell me any information on how to create a signature.. it shows me that this document can be electronically signed, and I am aware of this already.

Please Advise

Hi Rohan,

Have you tried opening the Sign pane using the View > Sign menu command?

Lori

HI,

I am unable to locate the “sign” button on adobe 11
the only tabs I can see are “Tools” “Comment” or “Extended”

please help!

Hi Len,

You can resize a digital signature windows when you draw out a signature field using the Sign Document command. However, it sounds as though you’re referring to an existing signature field. You can’t change it after you sign (this would be altering your file) but you can use the Select Object tool to resize before you sign unless of course security has been set on the file to disallow this.

Thanks,
Lori

In the new version of Acrobat 11 Pro, are you now able to resize a digital signature box before & after it is signed using a windows digital certificate?
If not, this is 1 feature I really need & would upgrade for.

Hi Jose,

Can you specify where you’re being prompted for a password? On the EchoSign site? If so, you can use your Adobe ID or create a new account registration.

Lori

it’s asking me for a password??? for my digital files ??? no clue.

Hi Peter,

You’ll need version XI of either Acrobat or Reader to do this? What version are you using?

Lori

I only have a “tools” and “documents” pane, but no “sign” pane- and I can’t figure out how to display the “sign” pane in the upper right toolbar.

To sign in Adobe Acrobat seems easy.  I even used version earlier than XI.  In my older Acrobat under tools I select pen to edit doc, and then use mouse pointer or finer tablet’s pen to sign my name on tax forms, then save, then email it with signature intact.  If in doubt whehter signature permanent, I open in Adobe Reader, click on signature and if it has a box around it that cannot drag, then sig permanent.

I’m on Nat’s side. This stuff doesn’t work. I have filled all sorts of forms and still can’t get my document signed. I must say I am disappointed.

PJ,

What version of Reader or Acrobat are you using? You’ll need to use version XI.

Thanks,
Lori

This does not work for me. 100 TIMES I fill it out, click “done signing” and save, and nothing gets saved. I click “send signed document” and it sends me the empty document. No error message, nothing. The document never gets saved on my file system. Using windows 7 64 bit and Adobe Reader 10.1.4.

Hi Nat,

This tutorial is specifically for the EchoSign and Acrobat/Reader version XI not X. Can you upgrade Reader and then try again?

Thanks,
Lori

Do the signatures still work without EchoSign? Surely signing with a digital signature will allow the signature to be valid without using EchoSign.

Hi James,

EchoSign is another alternative you have when working with signatures. You still have all the certificate-based options in Acrobat XI.

Thanks,
Lori

Hi Michelle,

The recipient of your PDF documents doesn’t need to have an account with EchoSign in order to sign your documents just the creator or distributor.

Thanks,
Lori

Does each signer have to have an EchoSign account, or just the creator/distributor of the document?