Back in 2013, we introduced E-Signature Widgets that you can add to your forms. If you’re looking for a way to add a field that allows your respondents to sign the form right before submission, we now have our Signature field as one of our basic fields in the form builder. We also offer a variety of eSignature widgets that you can choose from.
So, what kinds of forms may need E-signatures?
E-signatures can be used on consent forms, contracts, application forms, registration forms, online petitions, forms that require terms of service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, incident reporting, and human resources forms.
To save you some time on figuring out what works best for you, we’re listing the most commonly used widgets below:
To add a signature field to your form, just do the following:
- In the form builder, click the Add Form Element button on the left.
- Click or drag/drop Signature to your form:
If you want to use one of the eSignature widgets listed above, go to the Widgets tab and search for Signature, click or drag/drop the widget you want to use.
Related guide: How to Add a Widget to your Form.
In case you’re wondering whether these widgets are legally binding, we recommend you read the article linked below. Here’s an excerpt for your convenience:
E-signatures are legally binding on almost all countries and states, but we still recommend consulting with your lawyer. Jotform records the IP address and time of the signature made so that also provides additional confirmation about the signer of the document.
Related article: Announcing-E-Signatures-for-Forms.
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6 Comments:
Wondering if there is a way to put a Signature box and have it also use type to signature. I know you can make a short text box and css code it to look signature like- but when you preview the PDF at the end the CSS formatting doesn't carry through. Wondering if there is a way to implement a type to write signature function.
I tested a form to myself before I start using my created form. I signed it and emailed to me but the email I get back is a summary and looks to be okay. However, the two signature spaces appeared only with a blue "?" in the field. I cannot open them. I have tried right-clicking, etc. NOTHING. Pleaser advise. I am working on a Mac and using Safari.
I added a signature field to my form, works well. I added this form to the Jotform app, and now the signature field cannot be filled out by user. Did i miss a setting???
I utilize the signature options, yet when I get the PDF, the signature is gone. How can I get that to stay?
The latest signature field is great, but it would be even greater if there was an option to upload a signature graphic at runtime. I've seen other forms do this. I have a saved PNG file with my signature in it, which would be far more useful than trying to sign with my mouse on a desktop computer. Just a thought...
We currently use HelloSign to collect e-signatures. Can that be used with Jotform? It's not on your list under widgets.