Request signature

Send documents to clients to be signed legally online.

How do I request signature?

Quick Answer: Upload the PDF you need signed. Add the email addresses of the recipients and assign signature fields for them. Send the request. We will email them a secure link to sign the document online.

How to use Request signature

  1. Upload the PDF you need signed.
  2. Add the email addresses of the recipients and assign signature fields for them.
  3. Send the request. We will email them a secure link to sign the document online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do recipients need an account to sign?

No, recipients can securely sign the document directly from their email link without needing to create a TheyLovePDF account.

How do I know when it's signed?

You will receive an automated email notification the moment all parties have completed signing the document.

Is there an audit trail?

Yes, Pro users receive a comprehensive audit trail detailing IP addresses and timestamps for full legal compliance.

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Is TheyLovePDF a free alternative to iLovePDF for Request signature?

Yes. TheyLovePDF runs Request signature free in the browser with no watermark, no account, and no daily operation cap. Files travel over 256-bit SSL and are deleted automatically within 2 hours.

Free iLovePDF Alternative — Request signature

iLovePDF limits free accounts to a set number of tasks per day and asks you to sign in for larger files. TheyLovePDF applies no daily task limit, adds no watermark, and requires no account for files up to 10MB — Pro raises that to 2GB. Both run entirely in the browser; neither needs an install.