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Request Electronic Signature Online for Free

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Secure document processing

Ask anyone to sign a document electronically, straight from your browser. Add signature fields, send the request by email, and track every signature as it comes in.

How it works

01

Upload your document

Drag and drop your PDF into DocHub, or select it from your device. Non-PDF files convert automatically on upload.

02

Place fields and assign signers

Add signature, initials, and date fields, then assign each to the right person. Add more than one signer if the document needs several signatures.

03

Send your request and track it

Send the signing request by email and watch status update in real time as each recipient signs. Create a free DocHub account to save or share your PDF — requesting signatures is free for up to 3 requests a month.

Experience the benefits of Request Signature

One or Many Signers

Request a signature from a single person or route the same document to several recipients at once.

Assign Fields Clearly

Give each signer their own fields so it's obvious who signs where — no confusion, no missed initials.

Track in Real Time

Follow who has opened and signed and who's still pending, right from your dashboard.

Built-In Audit Trail

Each signed document includes a tamper-evident audit trail with signer details and timestamps.

Integrate DocHub with the apps you use and love

Get your documents done with ease from wherever you are working. DocHub connects to popular web applications so you can edit, sign, and share documents right from your favorite apps.

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In-person signatures for your critical documents

Requesting a client's signature

Send a proposal or contract and let your client sign from any device, with no printing or scanning involved.

Gathering approvals internally

Ask several colleagues to sign off on a policy or form and track who's done and who hasn't.

Collecting a signature from a remote party

Request a signature from someone in another city or country and get it back the same day.

Finalizing a two-party agreement

Request signatures from both sides and get notified the moment the document is complete.

Getting consent forms signed

Send a consent or authorization form for signature and keep the audit trail as your record.

Industry-leading security and compliance

DocHub complies with industry-leading standards, regulations, and certifications to ensure the most effective and secure workflows.

SOC 2 Type II certification

Guarantees the secure management of your data & the privacy of your clients.

HIPAA compliance

Protects your patients' private health information.

GDPR compliance

Regulates the use and holding of personal data belonging to EU residents.

PCI DSS certification

Safeguards credit/debit card data for every monetary transaction a customer makes.

FERPA

Protects the privacy of student records maintained by an educational institution.

CPRA compliance

Enhances the protection of personal data and privacy belonging to California residents.

Here's what our users have to say

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

Pam Driscoll F
Teacher

A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

Jiovany A
Small-Business

I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."

Victoria G
Small-Business

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Got questions?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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How do I request a signature on a document?

Upload your PDF, add signature and date fields, assign them to each signer, and send the request by email. You can then track signing status in real time.

Is requesting a signature free?

Yes. DocHub's Free plan lets you send up to 3 signature requests a month at no cost. For unlimited requests, upgrade to Pro. A free account is required to send.

Can I request signatures from several people?

Yes. Assign each recipient their own fields and, if needed, set the order they sign in — each person signs from their own device.

Do recipients need a DocHub account to sign?

No. Signers open your request in any modern browser and can sign without creating a DocHub account of their own.

Are these signatures legally valid?

Yes. Signatures collected through DocHub comply with the US ESIGN Act and UETA, and the EU eIDAS SES tier, and every document carries an audit trail.

How will I know when it's signed?

DocHub updates status in real time and notifies you as each recipient opens and signs, so you always know what's outstanding.

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