Jotform first introduced the E-signature widget back in 2013. It allows your respondents to sign the form right before submission. Various e-signature widgets were added after that and Signature became one of the basic elements in the Form Builder.
With Jotform Sign, you can collect signatures and create documents with just a few clicks. Any document you create in Jotform Sign is UETA and ESIGN compliant and will be part of a workflow so you can easily track and automate the signing process. Go to My Sign Documents to get started.
Adding an E-Signature to Your Form
Electronic signatures can be used on consent, contract, application, registration, or online petition forms, as well as forms that require terms of service agreements and many more.
To add an e-signature to your form
- In the Form Builder, select Add Form Element in the upper-left corner.
- In the left pane, select Signature to add it to your form.
Your form is now ready to accept signatures. Selecting the Signature element’s pen icon brings you to Jotform Sign where you can enable sign automation.
If you want to use one of the e-signature widgets instead — in the Form Elements pane on the left, select Widgets at the top, search for “signature,” then choose the widget you want to use from the results. To learn more, see Adding a Widget to Your Form.
Here’s a list of the most commonly used e-signature widgets:
The e-signature collection and document generation product Jotform Sign lets you send a PDF document to be signed by others. Just drag and drop your PDF here and start using it immediately.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this guide is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up-to-date, laws and regulations vary by jurisdiction and can change frequently. Should you have specific legal questions about any of the information on this site, you should consult with a licensed attorney in your area.
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17 Comments:
151 days ago
Does Sign Automation need to be turned on for Signatures within a form to be legally binding?
312 days ago
So, on a lease agreement where there are multiple tenant signatures, including MY signature as the landlord, how am I supposed to work that exactly??
It just seems like there is a huge lack of explanation how to implement this. Is there only 1 signature line, and then I got 4 different copies of the same lease for the tenants vs all 4 signatures on 1 page? how do I do the landlord signature?
More than a year ago
Hello everyone, I use the basic signature widget, unfortunately I don't have the option to delete the signature. Can someone help me there ?
Thank you
More than a year ago
Is there a way to receive an email notice when your document has been signed and sent to your inbox. Otherwise, you must check back in periodically just to see if it has been signed.
More than a year ago
Hi, we have 2 signatures, however, when we select 2 different emails for each signature, only 1 of the emails made it to receive the attached pdf document of the submission.
More than a year ago
When I sign the document it didn't work.
More than a year ago
What DocuSign plans are compatible with Jotform for adding a digital signature to my form?
More than a year ago
Is the e-sig UETA, ESIGN or GDPR compliant?
More than a year ago
I was able to upload my form using your Smart PDF Forms. However, I am trying to collect signatures. It works great on the desktop, but when I try to sign on my phone, the form moves and I'm unable to sign. Am I doing something wrong?
More than a year ago
Hi there! I was able to create a form that requires a signature (yay for your amazing guides and video tutorials)....but I was wondering if after someone signs the form there's a way for it to auto send a signed copy to the person that signed it? Thank you.
More than a year ago
Can you help me
More than a year ago
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.
More than a year ago
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.
More than a year ago
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???
More than a year ago
I utilize the signature options, yet when I get the PDF, the signature is gone. How can I get that to stay?
More than a year ago
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...
More than a year ago
We currently use HelloSign to collect e-signatures. Can that be used with Jotform? It's not on your list under widgets.