How to sign a PDF document using Adobe Reader DC
Step 1.- Open the App
These instructions will walk you through creating a digital signature that can be used to sign many PDF based documents.
- First make sure you have saved the TUPF to be signed on your computer. Any location is fine and in this example the file has been saved on the Desktop.
- Find Adobe Acrobat Reader DC in your start menu and launch the program. Once Acrobat Reader DC is running, click File and then choose Open…, and then browse to where you saved your TUPF, select the file, and then click the Open button.
- Once the form is open, scroll down to where the signature block is and click on it. This should open the digital signature selection/creation window.
Step 2.- Creating a Signature
- To create a new signature, click on the Configure New Digital ID button (red circle). Once you have already created a signature, you can select it from the list and then sign by pressing the Continue button (blue circles).
- After clicking Configure New Digital ID, you will be asked how you want to create it. Click on Create a new Digital ID and then click on the Continue button.
- Next it will ask where you want to store the ID. Choose Save to Windows Certificate
- Store and then click the Continue button. Now you will need to fill out the missing information for the Digital ID. Make sure your name and email address are listed correctly in their appropriate fields and use the information shown below for the others. Once they are all filled out correctly, click on the Save button.
- Once you have saved your Digital ID, you should be back at the signature selection screen from before. Make sure your newly created ID is selected and then press the Continue button (blue circles).
- Now you can review the signature and edit and customize it if desired. When you are ready to sign the document click on the Sign button. To edit its appearance, click on the Edit button at the top right corner. In the Edit section, you can use various fonts to create a signature, use a touch pad or touch screen to draw a signature, or import an existing image of your signature (such as from a scanner). Once you are happy with your signature, click Save to save your customizations.
- Once you have signed the document you will be asked to save it. If you want to keep separate copies, save the signed document in a different location or with a different name. The document is now signed and can be sent along to its destination. Your signature will also be saved, and you can just select it and sign documents quickly – no need to create it from scratch every time. However, please note that the signature is located on the computer itself and will not be available on other devices
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