I have to circulate the board consent package to [N=15] directors and capture signatures by [deadline=tomorrow morning…
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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| Type | Description | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | Signers get the document one after the other, in a specific order. | For approvals where one person must sign before the next, like a manager then a director. |
| Parallel | All signers get the document at the same time. | When the order of signatures does not matter, and you want to get them all quickly. |
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, protecting against fraud and ensuring the signature is valid.
The Acrobat Sign API is a way for computer programs to talk to Acrobat Sign and automate tasks. It can help businesses send documents for e-signature automatically, track their status, and manage agreements without manual steps. This is very useful for systems that need to handle many documents or integrate signing into other applications.