Sign a PDF online

Add your signature to any PDF in seconds. Draw, type or upload it, place it, download. Free with an account.

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  • ESIGN & UETA
    Legally binding in the US
  • eIDAS
    Recognised in the EU
  • Any device
    Phone, tablet or computer
  • Auto-deleted
    Encrypted, removed after 48 hours

How to sign a PDF

  1. Step 1

    Upload Your PDF

    Click Upload PDF or drag and drop your PDF file. Any PDF is supported — contracts, forms, and agreements.

  2. Step 2

    Create Your Electronic Signature

    Draw your signature with a mouse or finger, type your name in a cursive font, or upload a photo of your handwritten signature.

  3. Step 3

    Place and Resize Your Signature

    Click the PDF to place your signature exactly where needed. Drag to reposition and resize to fit the signature line.

  4. Step 4

    Download Your Signed PDF

    Click Download to save your legally binding signed PDF instantly. Files are encrypted and auto-deleted from our servers.

Everything a form asks for

Place any of these anywhere on any page — plus free text, a company stamp, or a white box to cover something up.

  • Signature
  • Initials
  • Full name
  • Date signed
  • Checkbox
  • Strikethrough

Is it legally binding?

Yes, for most documents. EasyPDFSign creates electronic signatures, which are legally binding under the ESIGN Act and UETA in the US and eIDAS in the EU. The signed file is a standard PDF that opens anywhere.

Read the guide to e-signature law →

Electronic vs digital signature

Premium · coming soon

A digital signature adds a certificate that proves the file hasn't changed since signing. Most contracts don't need one, but some regulated documents do. Certificate-based signing is coming to EasyPDFSign as a Premium feature.

Digital vs electronic signatures →

Questions about signing PDFs

Is it free to sign a PDF online?

Yes. EasyPDFSign lets you sign a PDF online completely free — no subscription, no credit card, and no hidden fees. Upload your document, add your signature, and download instantly.

Do I need to create an account to sign a PDF?

You can upload and sign your PDF with no account. Downloading the finished file takes a free one-click Google sign-in — no email sign-up form and no credit card. Your account also keeps a 48-hour history so you can re-download recent files.

How can I sign pdf documents electronically free?

Upload your PDF using our tool, click where you need the signature, and choose to draw, type, or upload your signature. EasyPDFSign is a free document fill and sign tool — you only sign in (free, one click) to download the finished file.

Is it really a free document fill and sign tool?

Yes. EasyPDFSign is a free document fill and sign utility. You can digitally sign PDF free of charge with no hidden limits or watermarks.

How to create electronic signature in pdf?

Use our online generator to draw your signature, type it in a signature font, or upload an image. Then click on the PDF to insert your digital signature exactly where required.

Can I sign pdf document online without an account?

You can do the whole signing process — upload, place, and sign — without an account. A free Google sign-in is only needed at the final download step, on a completely free online signature PDF service designed for speed and security.

Are these digitally signed pdfs legally binding?

Yes. Signatures created with EasyPDFSign are legally binding and comply with major regulations including the ESIGN Act and eIDAS.

How do I insert digital signature in pdf?

Upload your file, click the location where you want the signature, and select a saved signature or create a new one on the fly.

What is the best free pdf fill and sign tool?

It depends on what you need. EasyPDFSign is built for quick fill and sign: it is free with a one-click sign-in to download, adds no watermark, and lets you add a signature, initials, the date, text and checkboxes in one place — or send the PDF to others to sign.

Can I copy and paste a signature into a PDF?

EasyPDFSign doesn’t use clipboard paste directly, but you get the same result: upload a photo of your handwritten signature (or any signature image file) and place it anywhere on the PDF. You can also draw or type your signature instead.

Can I add a signature to a PDF without printing it?

Yes — that’s the whole point. EasyPDFSign signs your PDF entirely online, so you never need to print, sign by hand, and scan it back in. Upload, sign digitally, and download.

How do I verify a signature in a PDF?

It depends on the type of signature. A certificate-based digital signature can be checked in Adobe Acrobat Reader: click the signature to see whether it is valid and whether the document changed after signing. Electronic signatures — like the ones EasyPDFSign creates — are part of the page, so there is no certificate to check. For documents you send for signature, EasyPDFSign keeps a record of who signed and when.

How do I convert a PDF for eSignature?

You don’t need to convert anything first. EasyPDFSign works directly on any PDF — including scanned or image-based documents — so you can upload it as-is and place your signature right on top.