Can I add a date to my signature?

Yes. Optionally add a printed name and timestamp beside the signature - useful for audit trails and for documents that require an explicit signing date.

Will the signature look professional?

Yes. The signature is embedded as a high-quality image. You can adjust the size and position before finalizing the PDF.

E-Sign PDF

Sign PDF documents electronically - no printing, scanning, or faxing. Draw or upload your signature, place it anywhere on the document, and download the signed PDF. Recognized as a simple electronic signature under electronic-signature frameworks worldwide.

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Features

Draw signature with mouse, touchpad, or touchscreen

Upload a PNG or JPEG image of your signature

Place signatures on any page, any position

Add printed name and timestamp beside the signature

Legally valid as a simple electronic signature (SES)

Works for international agreements and cross-border contracts

Signature never uploaded to our servers

Output PDF keeps original quality and metadata

How It Looks

Document

Signed

How It Works

Upload your PDF document

Draw your signature or upload a signature image

Position the signature on the desired page

Optionally add a printed name and timestamp

Download your signed PDF

Common Use Cases

Signing contracts and service agreements

Approving invoices and purchase orders

Consent forms, permission slips, and waivers

NDAs and partnership agreements

Employment offer letters and HR paperwork

International agreements and cross-border contracts

Application forms and formal correspondence

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an electronic signature legally valid?

Yes, for most everyday contracts. Simple electronic signatures (SES) are recognized as legally valid under major electronic-signature frameworks - including the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA, the EU's eIDAS Regulation, and equivalent laws in the UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, India, Indonesia, and most other jurisdictions. Specific high-stakes documents (real estate deeds, notarial acts, some employment contracts) may require an advanced or qualified electronic signature with a certificate-based identity check.

When do I need an advanced or qualified electronic signature instead?

For formal instruments that require strong identity verification - wills, property transfers, some employment contracts, and notarial documents. If your document explicitly requires an Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) or Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) under eIDAS, or a PKI-based digital signature with a trust service provider certificate, PDFSub's simple electronic signature isn't the right tool. Most business contracts and consent forms accept a simple electronic signature.

Can I use this for international contracts?

Yes. Simple electronic signatures are accepted in cross-border business contracts under the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts and the equivalent national laws of most countries. For the highest level of non-repudiation in cross-border transactions, consider pairing PDFSub's signature with a trust-service-provider-issued certificate.

Can I sign multiple pages?

Yes. Add a signature to any page and any position. Each placement is independent, so you can sign different pages with different signatures if needed.

What signature formats are supported?

Draw your signature directly in the browser, or upload a PNG or JPEG image. PNG with a transparent background works best because it blends cleanly with any PDF background color.

Is my signature stored anywhere?

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