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Add your electronic signature to any PDF in seconds. Draw it, type it — then position it exactly where you need it.

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How to Sign a PDF Online

1
Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF into the box above or click to browse. Any PDF — contracts, agreements, forms, applications — can be signed.

2
Draw Your Signature

Draw your signature with a mouse or finger, or type your name in a cursive style. Drag it to exactly where you need it on the document.

3
Download Signed PDF

Your signed PDF is ready in seconds. Send it by email, upload it to a portal or save it as your official signed copy — no printing required.

Sign PDF Documents Online — No Printing Required

PDFMadeSimple's PDF signing tool lets you add an electronic signature to any PDF document directly in your browser. No software to install, no account needed, no printing and scanning. Sign contracts, agreements, forms and applications in seconds from any device.

The entire process is digital — upload your PDF, draw or type your signature, place it on the page and download your signed document. The signature is embedded permanently into the PDF file, so the signed version looks professional and can be sent, filed or stored exactly as is.

Are Electronic Signatures Legally Valid?

Electronic signatures are legally recognised across the UK, Europe and the United States. In the UK, the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and the eIDAS Regulation provide the legal basis. In the US, the ESIGN Act and UETA cover electronic signatures at federal and state level. For most everyday business and personal documents — contracts, agreements, consents and authorisations — an electronic signature has the same legal standing as a handwritten one.

Is It Safe to Upload My PDF to Sign?

All files uploaded to PDFMadeSimple are transferred over SSL encrypted connections. Once your signed PDF has been generated, both the original file and the signed version are permanently deleted from our servers within 24 hours. We are GDPR compliant and do not read, store or share your documents with any third party.

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Sign PDF — Common Questions

Upload your PDF using the box at the top, draw or type your signature, drag it into position on the document preview, then click Apply Signature. Your signed PDF is ready to download in seconds.
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally recognised in the UK under the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and eIDAS, and in the US under the ESIGN Act. They are accepted for contracts, agreements and most business documents.
You can draw your signature with a mouse or touchscreen, or type your name in a cursive style. Both methods produce a valid electronic signature embedded permanently into the PDF.
Yes. All uploads are SSL encrypted. Your PDF and the signed version are permanently deleted from our servers within 24 hours. We never read or share your documents.
No. PDFMadeSimple lets you sign your PDF entirely online. Upload the document, add your signature digitally, and download the signed file — no printing or scanning needed.
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