Adding a Digital Signature to a PDF Document 

A quick and simple solution to guarantee the legitimacy and integrity of your document is to add a digital signature to a PDF file. You can add a digital signature to a PDF in a number of ways, including by using Adobe Acrobat, a third-party digital signature tool, or a signature generator tool. Below is a thorough explanation of each of these approaches for adding a digital signature to a PDF:

Adobe Acrobat Use

1. Open Adobe Acrobat and the PDF file. You can download a free trial version of Adobe Acrobat from the Adobe website if you don’t already have it installed on your computer.
2. The “Sign” button is located in the top toolbar. The “Sign Document” window will then be displayed.
3. Click the “Add Signature” button in the “Sign Document” window. The “Add Signature” window will then be displayed.
4. You have two choices in the “Add Signature” window: “Use an existing digital ID” or “Build a new digital ID.” Use the “Use an existing digital ID” option to choose a digital ID from a list if you already have one set up. Use the “Create a new digital ID” option to generate one if you don’t already have one.
5. Click the “Create a new digital ID” button to start the process. The “Create a New Digital ID” window will then be displayed.
6. You have the choice to create a new self-signed digital ID or request a digital ID from a certifying authority in the “Create a New Digital ID” window. You can build a new digital ID using your own personal information if you select the “I wish to generate a new self-signed digital ID” option. You can get a digital ID from a reputable third-party organization if you select the “I wish to request a digital ID from a certifying authority” option.
7. Click “Finish” to close the “Create a New Digital ID” window after you’ve made your choice, followed the instructions, and created your digital ID.
8. Your digital ID should now appear in the list of “Existing digital IDs” in the “Add Signature” window. After choosing your digital ID, click “Next.”
9. You can select how to sign the document in the text box. You have three options for signing: typing, drawing with a mouse or touchscreen, or uploading an image of your signature.
10. To add your signature to the PDF after selecting a signing technique, click “Apply.” The signature can be moved about the document by clicking and dragging it in the desired location.
11. Click “Complete” to close the “Add Signature” window once you are happy with where your signature is placed. You should now be able to see your digital signature on the PDF.

Using a digital signature tool from a third party:

1. Choose a digital signature tool based on your requirements. Digital signature software comes in a variety of forms, including DocuSign, Adobe Sign, and HelloSign. Because each tool has a unique collection of features and pricing options, you should pick one that best suits your requirements.
2. Create an account using the digital signature service of your choice. Before you can use most tools, you will need to register for an account and submit some personal data.
3. The PDF file you want to sign should be uploaded. You may upload a Document from your computer or a cloud storage platform like Google Drive or Dropbox using the majority of digital signature software.