We need a single official policy file for a company-wide acknowledgement next Wednesday. I know how to package it, but…
Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat.
Click All Tools in the left pane.
Select Request e-signatures from the tools list.
In the Request signatures window, add the email addresses of the people who need to sign.
Click Specify where to sign (or similar) to place signature fields as needed.
Click Send to send the document for signature.
Monitor the status of your document in the Home or Manage tab.
Best practiceRecipients do not need an Adobe account to sign; they can sign via the email link in any browser.
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| Routing Type | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | Signers receive the document one after another in a specific order (A then B then C). | Approvals that need a hierarchy, like manager then director. |
| Parallel | All signers receive the document at the same time and can sign independently. | Situations where the order of signing does not matter, like multiple team members. |
Adding authentication, like an email or SMS code, makes sure only the correct person can sign the document. This adds an extra layer of security for important agreements. It helps prove the signer's identity and protects sensitive information.
Yes, you can use the Acrobat Sign API for this. It allows your system to create and send agreements for e-signature. You will need to use the POST /api/rest/v6/agreements endpoint and define the agreement and file details.
The most common reason is that a signature field was not placed on every attached document. If a recipient receives a document without a place to sign, they cannot complete the request. Always confirm all documents have the necessary fields before sending.