Signatures & E-Signing Articles

A PDF signature panel that shows a name proves nothing on its own. Here's how to actually verify a digital signature and what the different status messages mean.

Electronic signature and digital signature are not synonyms. Using the wrong one on a legal document can cost you. Here's the practical difference.

Electronic signatures are valid for most contracts worldwide — but a handful of document types still require wet ink. Here's exactly where the line is.

A signature field is not the same as a drawn signature — it's an interactive element that recipients click to sign. Here's how to add one properly.

Three free ways to sign a PDF — drawn, typed, or uploaded — plus when each method is legally valid and when you need something stronger.