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title: Signature Field - Collect Digital Signatures on Your Forms | Paperform
description: Collect digital signatures and streamline your document signing process with the Signature field in Paperform.
url: "https://paperform.co/question-types/signature"
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generatedAt: "2026-07-24T05:20:58.498Z"
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# Signature

The Signature field lets you collect a hand-drawn digital signature directly inside a form, drawn with a finger, stylus, or mouse on any device, for approvals, waivers, and consent capture. E-signature validity requirements vary by country, so check yours (or seek legal advice) before relying on it for binding contracts.
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### Use this widget to

 - A freelancer collects a signed quote approval from a client before starting a project.
 - A gym captures signed liability waivers as part of new-member registration.
 - A landlord attaches a signed lease acknowledgment to a rental application form.
 - An events team collects signed photo/video release forms at registration.

### Specific capabilities

 - Draw a signature with touch or mouse on any device.
 - Can be set as a required field like any other question.
 - Captured signature is stored as an image attached to the form submission.

For sending contracts out for signature, tracking status, or collecting signatures from multiple people on a standalone document, that's what [Papersign](https://papersign.com/) is built for.

[Learn more about this widget](https://paperform.co/help/articles/esignature-field/)

## FAQs

### 1. Is a signature collected through Paperform legally binding?

E-signature validity requirements vary by country. Check your local regulations or consult legal counsel before relying on it for contracts.

### 2. Can respondents sign on a phone or tablet?

Yes, the Signature field supports drawing with touch or a mouse on any device.

### 3. Can I require a signature before someone submits the form?

Yes, set the Signature field as a required question like any other field type.

### 4. Can I use this for multi-party contracts or tracked signing workflows?

For anything beyond a single signature captured in a form, Papersign is the better fit. It's built for sending documents, tracking status, and handling multiple signers.

### 5. What's the difference between the Signature field and Papersign?

The Signature field captures one signature inside a Paperform form. Papersign is a dedicated e-signature product for sending, tracking, and collecting signatures on standalone documents and contracts.
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