How Do You Digitally Sign a Form?

How Do You Digitally Sign a Form? A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

In today’s paperless world, many forms: contracts, consent forms, registration documents, now require digital signatures instead of handwritten ones. But what exactly is a digital signature, and how do you add one properly?

Whether you're signing a PDF, a Word doc, or an online form, this guide will show you how to digitally sign a form and introduce free tools like Formswrite.com that help you streamline the process.

What Is a Digital Signature?

A digital signature is an electronic way of proving your identity on a form or document. It can be:

1. Typing your name in a designated field

2. Drawing your signature using a mouse or touchscreen

3. Uploading a scanned image of your handwritten signature

4. Using e-signature software (like DocuSign or Adobe Sign) with encryption

How to Digitally Sign a Form (3 Easy Methods)

1. Type Your Name in a Form Field For informal uses (e.g., event RSVPs or basic agreements), just typing your full name and checking a box may be enough.

✅ Use on: Online forms created via Formswrite.com , Google Forms, etc.📌 Tip: Add a required checkbox that says “I confirm this is my signature.”

2. Use a Signature Drawing Tool Many platforms let you draw your signature using a mouse or finger.

✅ Use on: PDF editors, DocuSign, or signature-enabled form tools📌 Tip: This works best on tablets or touchscreen laptops.

3. Upload a Scanned Signature Scan your handwritten signature and insert the image into your form.

✅ Use on: Word documents, PDF files, and custom Formswrite forms with upload fields📌 Tip: Keep your file under 1MB for faster uploading.

How to Create a Signable Form with Formswrite

If you need others to sign your form:

1. Go toFormswrite.com

2. Add a short-answer field titled “Full Name (Signature)”

3. Include a required checkbox: “I agree and confirm this is my digital signature.”

4. Optionally, add a file upload field to allow users to attach a scanned signature.

Publish your form and share the link, no installs.

FAQs

Is a typed name legally binding? Sometimes. For informal agreements or internal forms, yes. For legal contracts, use certified e-signature platforms.

Is drawing a signature more valid than typing? Not always—it depends on the laws in your region and the intent behind the form.

Does Formswrite store signed responses securely? Yes. All form submissions are encrypted and stored securely in your dashboard.