E-Sign Contracts and Legal Documents Online
Signing contracts no longer requires printing, signing by hand, scanning, and emailing. Learn how to electronically sign legal documents, agreements, and contracts online in seconds — securely, legally, and completely free.
How to E-Sign Contracts and Legal Documents Online
- 1Upload your contract
Upload the PDF file of the contract, agreement, or legal document you need to sign. This could be an employment offer, service agreement, NDA, lease, or any other document. Your file stays in your browser and is never uploaded to any server.
- 2Place your signature on the signature line
Create your signature by typing, drawing, or uploading an image. Drag it to the exact position on the signature line. You can also add the date and your printed name alongside your signature for a complete, professional look.
- 3Download the signed document
Save your signed contract as a PDF. The signature is embedded directly into the document, creating a legally valid electronic signature. Share the signed file with the other party via email or your preferred secure channel.
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Sign a Contract NowFrequently Asked Questions
Are e-signatures valid for contracts?
Yes, electronic signatures are fully valid for contracts in most jurisdictions worldwide. In the United States, the ESIGN Act and UETA give e-signatures the same legal weight as handwritten signatures. The EU eIDAS Regulation does the same across Europe. E-signatures are valid for most contract types including employment agreements, service contracts, NDAs, sales agreements, and lease documents. Certain documents like wills, family law matters, and court filings may still require wet signatures depending on your jurisdiction.
Can multiple people sign the same document?
Yes, you can have multiple signatories on the same PDF document. Simply pass the document to each person in sequence. Each signatory opens the document, adds their signature, and saves the signed version. Because pdfprivately processes everything client-side, there is no cloud storage or centralized server coordinating the signatures. You can also use dedicated e-signature request tools for more formal multi-signer workflows with signature tracking.
Do I need to pay for e-signature tools?
No. pdfprivately is completely free with no limits on the number of documents you sign, no daily caps, and no premium features locked behind a paywall. Unlike commercial e-signature platforms that charge per envelope or per user per month, our tools are free because all processing happens in your browser. There are no server costs, no storage fees, and no reason to charge you.
Your Documents Stay Safe
Contracts and legal documents contain highly sensitive information. When you use pdfprivately to sign documents, everything processes in your browser. Your files never leave your device, no data is stored on any server, and there are no tracking scripts. Your contracts remain completely confidential.