How to sign a PDF bank form document?

Last Updated Nov 22, 2023

There are different ways to sign a PDF bank form document.

1) Signing a PDF Form manually

To sign a PDF form manually, you will need to print the form and then sign it with a pen. Once you have signed the form, you can scan it back into your computer and save it as a PDF file or take a clear photo of each page.

2) Signing a PDF Form digitally

What is a digital signature?

A digital signature is an electronic signature that is used to authenticate the identity of the signer of a document. Our partner banks accept PDF bank forms digitally signed.

How do I sign a PDF digitally?

There are a few different ways to sign a PDF digitally. The most common methods are to use Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

Signing a PDF with Adobe Acrobat

Depending on your device, you can follow these steps.

a. Sign using Apple Pencil

Head to Adobe's free online PDF Editor on your web browser.
Sign into your Adobe account or sign up using your Apple or Google account.
Upload your file.
Tap on 'Sign'. This will pop open a dialogue box with your default name. Delete this.
Now choose from 'type', 'draw', and 'image' to add your signature.
If you want to sign in handwritten style - choose 'draw'.
Use your Apple Pencil to type or draw your own signature here.
Drag the signature to the exact place where you want it and resize if you like.

b. Sign on your iPhone

Open Adobe online editor on Safari or Chrome. Drop your file here to upload and sign in.
Now tap 'Sign'. You can now choose ‘type’ for print signature or use an image with your handwritten signature.
You can also use your finger to draw your signature on the iPhone screen.

c. Sign on your Android

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDF app from Google Play.
Open app and sign in or sign-up using Google/Apple/Facebook.
Upload your PDF document.
Tap ‘sign’.
Choose ‘draw’ here to do a hand-written signature on the screen. Use your finger to draw your signature here. Undo it with a tap if you don’t like it and draw it again.
On Android phones with a stylus (for example Galaxy S22 Ultra), you can use the pen to draw your handwritten signature.