How to Sign a Document on an iPhone and iPad

You can sign a document on an iPhone or iPad by downloading the Docusign eSignature mobile app.

Read below to see how and get answers to these questions:

• What do I do if I receive a Docusign e-signature request?

• Can I use Docusign with an old or outdated iPhone?

• Can I sign a document on my iPhone without an email account?

• Can I send a document for electronic signature from my iPhone?

Can I send a document for an electronic signature from my iPhone? The iPhone has become life's multitool. Whether you're ordering groceries or looking to land a date, the Apple device can make it happen. It's only natural that the iPhone and iPad have also become places where users can sign and collect electronic signatures on new-hire contracts, leases, and other traditionally hard-copy documents.

Signing a document on an iPhone is easy with the Docusign eSignature mobile app. Although it's not required, you can also sign documents using a mobile. By downloading the app, you can also upload and sign documents sent to you from others, collect signatures on documents and keep track of all your agreements. Below, you'll find out how to easily and seamlessly sign a document on your iPhone or tablet.

How do I sign a document on my iPhone or iPad?

You can sign a document on your iPhone or iPad using a variety of methods. After receiving an email alert on your iPhone, the signature process may vary depending on the options the sender selected.

Signature in iPhone email

You can open the document and sign using the iPhone's Files App which includes a Markup tool. If you use this method to sign your document, you can open up an email attachment and tap the Markup Tool at the bottom of the screen. Tap the 'Add' button in the Markup Tool. Tap 'Signature' and you can sign your name with your finger. Simply tap 'done' and you have added your signature into the document.

You can move the location of your signature or resize it when using this method. You can use the Markup Tool on both the iPad and the iPhone.

Signature in iPhone using a third party app

You can also sign using a third party app, like Docusign, which you can download for free. You can sign up for a free trial if you need to send documents for signature from your phone too. If you sign using Docusign, the benefits include a court admissable audit trail, and signer authentication. Here's more about electronically signing your document on your iPhone or iPad. If you are signing using Docusign, you'll likely navigate through the following steps:

Download the Docusign mobile app & log into your account. Don't have a Docusign account? No problem. When you download the app, you can create an account there.

Tap "Action Required" to access documents that require your attention. Select the document you need to sign and click the blue "Sign" button in the lower right-hand corner.

Read the disclosure statement and tap to agree to use an electronic signature.

Review the document. When you're ready to sign, select START in the top-right corner to begin.

Complete any required fields, like your address, your initials or the date. To go to the next required field, simply click "Next" in the upper right-hand corner, and we'll direct you there.

Select the yellow 'Sign' tag.

Adopt the signature style you want to use, draw your own signature or take a picture of your signature.

Tap CREATE to adopt your newly created e-signature.

Tap to apply your signature to the required places in the document(s).

Complete the signing process by tapping FINISH and selecting CONFIRM SIGNING.

You're done! Your electronically signed document is then sent to the next signer, and you'll receive a copy via email and be saved in your Docusign account once everyone has signed. You'll also have the option to download a copy for your records, share the document via email or store it in your Cloud storage of choice.

Sign PDF on an iPhone

You can sign a PDF on your iPhone using the Markup Tool or using a third-party applications like Docusign. Using the Markup Tool you can add your signature using your finger. To sign a PDF on your iPhone using Docusign you can log in, upload the PDF you want to sign, click sign, drag and drop your signature and click 'finish'.

Create PDF on iPhone for signature

If you want to create a PDF document to send to others for signing, you can do that easily. You can save a document as a PDF and then upload it to an electronic signature tool like Docusign. You simply upload the documents you want to be signed, add the relevant fields for you to sign, add an email address for your signer and click send. Here are further instructions for signing a PDF electronically.

Sign Word doc on an iPhone or an iPad

You can sign a word document on your iPhone or iPad by opening the document in the Files app or email, tapping the Markup icon and selecting 'Add Signature'. You can also sign a word document using Docusign.

Can I use Docusign with an old or outdated iPhone?

Yes. If the device uses a version earlier than iOS 9, you can still e-sign documents. Once you've received a Docusign envelope, all you have to do is open the email and follow the online instructions before it's automatically sent to the next signer. You'll receive an email copy once everyone has signed the document.

If you receive a PDF, Word, Google Docs document, or other type of file that requires your signature, you can sign any of these electronically using Docusign's free trial.

Can I sign a document on my iPhone without an email account?

Yes. Docusign offers SMS delivery for e-signatures across all industries. It can be used for:

• Signing insurance renewals and life insurance policies via text

• Authorising new patient intake forms

• Completing loan applications and opening new bank accounts

• Finalising sales contracts

Can I send a document for electronic signature from my iPhone?

Absolutely. Docusign has an award-winning mobile app that makes it easy and secure to send and sign documents from an iPhone or iPad. Users can access a signed document, no matter where they are, and sign almost anything in a few taps. Steps include:

• Uploading the document that needs to be signed to the Docusign eSignature mobile app, such as a Word document or a PDF file. Don't have the mobile app installed? No problem. Download the mobile app from this link.

• Adding the names and email addresses of people who need to sign

• Dragging and dropping fields onto the document, including initials, signatures, phone numbers or other information

• Click SEND to send the file via Docusign to your designated recipients

How do I create an electronic signature?

You can create a legally binding electronic signature in minutes by signing up for a free trial of Docusign eSignature, logging in and going to 'Manage Profile'. Click the signatures tab in the navigation bar and click 'Add new', to create a new electronic signature. Here's how to create an electronic signature with Docusign.

How do I sign a document on iPhone for free?

You can use the iPhone Markup tool, or you can use a third party app that is free to download, such as Docusign.

How do I sign a document on my iPhone from an email or Gmail message?

You can open up an email attachment and tap the Markup Tool at the bottom of the screen on your iPhone. Tap the 'Add' button in the Markup Tool. Tap 'Signature' and you can sign your name with your finger. Simply tap 'done' and you have added your signature into the document. Alternatively, use a third party app, like Docusign.

Helping organisations deliver a superior customer experience

As the world becomes increasingly digital, consumers, partners and vendors all expect convenient, fast and flexible experiences. eSignature provides modern, digital-first experiences that accelerate the signing process and deliver real value to businesses. It does so, in part, by making it easy for users to sign documents from anywhere in the world, on any number of devices.

Allowing customers to sign documents on iPhones and iPads will increase completion rates by providing a simpler, faster, and more intuitive process.

Sign and manage documents from your phone in minutes with the free Docusign mobile app.