Digital Signature Options

Information Technology offers options for obtaining digital signatures on documents via Adobe Sign and Adobe Acrobat Pro CC.

Using Adobe Sign

Adobe Sign will help you build and manage workflows for requesting digital signatures. This workflow can allow document creators to: 

• Create templates based off blank agreements 
• Assign roles and permissions 
• Invite multiple participants with a single request  
• Set up signature reminders and notifications  
• And more! 

Adobe Sign is only available on request. 

Access to Adobe Sign can be requested by sending an Adobe Sign request with a documented business need and current supervisor. For more detailed information, review Adobe’s digital signature overview using Adobe Sign. 

Resources

Review these Adobe Help resources to learn more about digitally signing documents with Adobe Sign.

• Sending agreements to others  
• Sending agreements for written signatures  
• Sign agreements sent through Adobe Sign  
• Self-sign an agreement  

For a video walkthrough of creating a form using Microsoft Word, watch this LinkedIn Learning video titled, “Forms in Depth“. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between Adobe Acrobat’s Fill & Sign and Adobe Sign?

The Fill & Sign feature on Adobe Acrobat Pro CC allows for the digital signing of documents but does not involve the document in an automatic workflow. Users must manually e-mail the desired PDF with instructions on forwarding, to be signed using Adobe Acrobat Pro CC.  

Adobe Sign includes workflow management that allows you to automatically route the document directly to a specific user. This keepsthe process of signing the document to one platform where only the originator of the document needs access to Adobe Sign. 

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Using Adobe Acrobat Pro CC

Digital signatures can be added to PDF documents or forms with the Fill & Sign feature in Adobe Acrobat Pro CC. This feature allows you to add your signature either through a digital Adobe certificate or through a virtual signature. 

Adobe Acrobat Pro CC is only available to faculty or staff on request. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I request access to Adobe Acrobat Pro CC? 

If you are a faculty or staff member, you can request access to Adobe Acrobat Pro CC by sending a request for Adobe Acrobat Pro CC.

Can I use Adobe Express to sign documents?

While Adobe Express may give the appearance of accepting signatures using images, signatures using the sign options listed on this page have more credibility than Adobe Express regarding signatures. These programs incorporate signature validation and quality while Adobe Express does not. 

Resources

Review these LinkedIn Learning resources to learn more about digitally signing documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro CC.

• Working With Signatures: Fill and sign  
• Working With Signatures: Send for signature  
• Working With Signatures: Create a digital ID  
• Working With Signatures: Digitally sign documents  
• Working With Signatures: Verify signed documents 

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