How do I add an e-signature to my form?

You can capture e-signatures on selected plans with the Signature field. To use this, add a new question, and change its type to "Signature."

Select Signature from the dropdown next to your new question.

Users can sign within Signature fields by:

  • Drawing on touch-enabled devices
  • Using the cursor on devices without touch support.
Users can sign in the Signature field using a touchscreen or the cursor.

Each country has different requirements for valid e-signatures. Please check the requirements for your country, or seek legal advice if you’re unsure.

Note on file uploads

When users confirm their signature, it is converted to an image file. When a file is uploaded to Paperform, it is given a unique, unguessable public URL so that anyone who has been given that URL will be able to access that file. This is necessary to be able to easily upload files to other services, or share files uploaded with people who are not a user of your Paperform account.

On selected plans, you can opt to have your files stored in your own S3 bucket, instead of being kept within Paperform's storage.

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