I have three routine retainer renewals that require the partner’s signature before end of day; the partner is in court…
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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| Signing Order Type | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential | Signers receive the document one after another, in a specific order. | For approvals where one person must sign before the next, like a manager then a director. |
| Parallel | All signers receive the document at the same time and can sign in any order. | When the order of signatures does not matter, such as multiple team members signing a general policy. |
Adding authentication, like an email or SMS code, makes your e-signature requests more secure. It ensures that only the intended person can access and sign the document. This is very important for high-value agreements or sensitive documents where you need extra proof of identity for the signer.
The Acrobat Sign API is a tool for developers to connect other software with Adobe Acrobat's e-signature features. It allows you to automate sending documents for signature directly from your own applications or systems. For example, you could automatically send contracts for signature when a new client is added to your CRM, saving manual steps and speeding up the process.