Sign a PDF

Draw your signature and place it exactly where it belongs.

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About this tool

The usual routine is absurd: print the document, sign it, photograph the paper, and send back a crooked grey image. This replaces that with drawing your signature directly onto the page.

Where you sign matters more than people expect. Doxly keeps your signature and your document in the browser, which is worth caring about here specifically — a signature image sitting on someone else's server is a reusable copy of something meant to be yours alone.

How to sign pdf

  1. Add the PDF you need to sign.
  2. Draw your signature in the box with a mouse, trackpad or finger. A touchscreen works best.
  3. Choose which page, then set position and size.
  4. Select Sign PDF to place it and download.

Common questions

Is a drawn signature legally binding?

In many countries an electronic signature is valid for everyday agreements, but the rules differ by country and document type, and some documents need witnessing or notarisation. Doxly is not a substitute for legal advice — check what your situation requires.

Is this the same as a digital certificate signature?

No. This places a picture of your signature on the page. A certificate-based digital signature cryptographically proves who signed and detects later changes. If you have been asked for a digital signature certificate or a DSC, this is not that.

Is my signature stored anywhere?

No. It exists in the page while you work and disappears when you close the tab. It is never sent anywhere and never saved.

Can I sign every page?

Yes. Choose Every page instead of first or last.

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