Sign a PDF Document Using Adobe

Signing a PDF electronically is a simple and efficient way to handle documents that require your signature. Watch this video tutorial or follow the steps below to sign a PDF using Adobe Acrobat.

1. Locate and open the PDF file you would like to sign.

2. Select Fill & Sign from the toolbar on the right side of the screen.
   
   

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3. Adobe will automatically detects fillable form fields in the form. Hover over a field and click to enter information in those fields.

4. When it is time to sign, choose Add Signature from the right-side E-Sign panel.

   • Type: You can type your name, and Adobe will create a signature in a standard font.

   • Draw: You can use your mouse, trackpad, or stylus to draw your signature.

   • Image: If you have a scanned image of your signature, you can upload it here.
     Note: If you frequently sign documents, be sure that the Save Signature checkbox is checked before proceeding to step 5 to save your signature for future use.

5. Once you’ve created your signature, click Apply.
   
   

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6. Move your cursor to where you need to place the signature and click to position it.

7. Adjust the size of your signature if needed by dragging the corners of the signature box.

8. After placing your signature, click File and then select Save or Save As to save the document with your signature.

9. Choose a location to save the signed PDF and click Save.