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Boost Efficiency and Security with PDF eSignatures

Accelerate your business and streamline workflows with eSgnature PDFs. Electronic signatures offer a seamless and secure method for businesses to obtain legally binding approvals, agreements, and contracts from clients, partners, and employees, all without the constraints of traditional paper-based processes. By adopting eSignatures for PDFs, businesses can eliminate the delays caused by manual paperwork, reducing turnaround times from days to mere minutes.
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1.1 million
documents processed per month
20,000
new signers per month
400,000
envelopes sent per month

Streamlining Document Authentication in the Digital Age

Sign PDFs Electronically: A Seamless and Secure Solution

Signing PDF documents electronically has changed how we conduct business and manage agreements. No more printing, scanning, or faxing – eSignatures offer a fast, efficient, and legally binding way to complete documents from anywhere, at any time.

Whether it’s contracts, forms, or approvals, eSigning PDFs streamlines workflows, reduces paperwork, and accelerates turnaround times. This digital approach not only saves valuable time and resources but also reduces the risk of lost or damaged documents, contributing to a more sustainable and organised business environment.

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Unlock the Benefits of eSigning PDFs

Enhance Security and Reduce Costs with PDF eSignatures

The advantages of signing PDFs electronically extend beyond mere convenience. Esignatures enhance security by providing an audit trail and ensuring document integrity. They are also legally recognised in most jurisdictions, offering the same validity as handwritten signatures.

Furthermore, eSigning PDFs contributes to cost savings by reducing paper consumption, printing expenses, and postage costs. By simplifying the signing process, businesses can improve customer satisfaction and accelerate sales cycles. Embrace the digital age and unlock the numerous benefits of eSigning PDFs to improve your operations and enhance your bottom line.

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E-Signing PDFs made easy

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Adding eSignatures to PDFs

Adding an eSignature to a PDF document can seem daunting, but it’s actually a straightforward process when you have the right guidance. E-Sign’s comprehensive guide breaks down each step, from logging in to the dashboard and to securely placing your signature and finalising the document.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to digital signatures, our clear instructions and helpful tips will walk you through the process seamlessly. Follow our step-by-step guide to quickly and easily e-sign your PDF documents.

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Business Benefits of eSigning PDFs

Digital Signature Certificate
Digital Signature Certificate

Every completed PDF is supported by a digital certificate documenting the author, signers, devices used, IP addresses, time, and date stamps and much more.

Multi Factor Authentication
SMS Two-Factor Authentication

Signers receive a one-time passcode via SMS that must be entered before they can access the documents.

Email Personalisation
Email Personalisation

Add your logo, email signature, and customise the email text to reflect your company branding, so your recipients know they are signing PDFs sent from you.

Full Form Functionality
Full Form Functionality

eSign offers versatile form functionality including text fields, radio buttons and checkboxes, so you can adapt eSign to fit your business documents. Dynamic field placement also allows you to place fields anywhere you require on your document.

Advanced Audit Tracking
Advanced Audit Trail

Track and record your document transaction at every stage, with an easily retrievable, advanced audit trail for every signed document..

Multi Language Application
Multi-Language Application

Send business documents in up to 9 different languages for international clients, improving customer experience and closing deals in a matter of minutes, with global time zone conversion for accurate date and time stamping.

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Create bespoke workflows to suit your business with a range of application integrations.

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eSign Case Studies

National Clinical Homecare Association Case Study
National Clinical Homecare Association

Esign was supportive and responsive throughout the development lifecycle, enabling us to very rapidly produce a working prototype to demonstrate to the hospital customer.

Mid Devon Case Study
Mid Devon District Council

Using eSign has made our tenancy completion processes so simple. You don’t have to be technically savvy to be able to use the platform and it doesn’t draw on any other ICT resources.

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University Hospitals Leicester

The E-Sign implementation has achieved demonstrable improvements in service efficiency, supported cross-site working and reduced costs for the UHL Kidney Pharmacy home delivery services.

Client Testimonials

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Mid Devon District Council

“Using eSign has made our tenancy completion processes so simple. You don’t have to be technically savvy to be able to use the platform and it doesn’t draw on any other ICT resources. Our tenancy agreements and documents are signed within minutes and we’ve even had tenants’ comment on how easy it is to use as a signer which is fantastic.”

Lisa Harber | Team Leader 
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Portsmouth University Hospitals

“E-Sign has proven to be a fantastic system that has had an important positive impact on our homecare prescription services. It has enabled us to significantly reduce the administrative burden on clinicians, creating a lean process that allows prescriptions to be signed and completed within minutes rather than days. The combination of E-Sign and our new prescription management platform has transformed our workflows, allowing us to improve the service we provide. A patient’s health is at the end of each document and E-Sign has helped us ensure that every document is processed quickly, securely, and accurately.”

Raghu Mamullapally | Lead Pharmacist Homecare Services
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University Hospitals of Leicester

“We have seen significant improvements in our pharmacy service efficiency since implementing E-Sign. The platform is user-friendly and has allowed our team to securely and reliably provide prescriptions for crucial patient medication, minimising the risk of supply disruption and saving valuable time. Collaborating with E-Sign has been an easy process, Desi and Luke have always been professional and approachable to offer support when needed.”

Amy Page | Kidney Pharmacy Team
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University of Oxford

“The University of Oxford have appointed eSign UK Ltd. as their preferred electronic signature platform. eSign quickly guided departments on the most cost-effective and efficient route offered, providing continued support to ensure contracts were completed and deadlines met.”

Purchasing Department | End User
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Carden Park Hotel

“E-Sign has been a game-changer for us at Carden Park Hotel. We’ve streamlined our document management, reduced paperwork and improved turnaround times for contracts and employee documentation. We find E-Sign is user-friendly and allows us to manage signatures effortlessly. Their team is always on hand to answer any questions or queries, making sure we get the most out of the system. We highly recommend E-Sign to any business looking to modernise their document processes.”

Abbie | HR Manager
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Paratus Law

“The law supports the use of electronic signatures, and eSign is an essential tool for any business wishing to enhance customer experience and accelerate revenue. Esign is incredibly user-friendly, and using it has been a very positive experience both for me and for my clients.”

Simon Arthur | Owner
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Beyondly

“eSign has transformed our operations at Beyondly. Integrating eSign into our systems was relatively straight forward and has massively improved customer and team experience. As a Bcorp organisation we place high value on our environmental impact and since inception, eSign has represented a 31.46kg saving of CO2 entering the atmosphere.”

Emily Rice | Operations Manager
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National Clinical Homecare Association

“The tools are very easy to set up and intuitive to use. When we encountered issues, the eSign team was agile enough to respond, usually on the same day. The copy template feature has made setup with new customers much easier.”

National Clinical Homecare Provider | End User
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Slater Heelis Solicitors

“eSign is an invaluable tool that assists us in keeping track of our legal matters. It gives us full control of the document journey and has greatly improved signature capture and document turnaround times.”

Slater Heelis Solicitors | End User
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Morgan Ash

“Working in the regulated financial and medical markets we need a quick secure and economical signature process. eSign gives us all of these.”

Andrew Gething | Managing Director
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Blue I Properties

“Can’t recommend esign enough. It is quicker, easier and cheaper to use than many of their competitors.  The detailed Document History provides useful evidence and proof of when your document was created and signed.  Their team members are extremely knowledgeable of the systems, friendly and professional.  All in all, an amazing product at a very competitive price.”

Debbie Collins | Lettings Administrator
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Government Property Agency

“One thing which sets eSign apart is their flexible signature packages, allowing flexibility in both pricing and usage to provide the best solution for the organisation. The GPA has been very well looked after by our eSign account manager and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them.”

Government Property Agency | End User
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10-100

“The solution was simple to use, has a great management portal, and the price met our expectations. We now use the product for our own internal use and have recommended and deployed it into our customers when we get requests for signature solutions. eSign’s ongoing support is excellent, and they are continuously improving and developing their solution.”

Paul Visagie | IT Consultant
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Cambridgeshire County Council

“eSign has brought both time and efficiency benefits to our department since we started using the platform two years ago. It is easy to use and they have useful training videos available which have been helpful for training our team on how to use the platform and its features.”

Wendy Ballard | End User
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University of Salford

“We use eSign at the University of Salford to issue copyright declaration forms when supplying copies of material to users of our archives. We used to issue the forms as attachments to emails, but users found it difficult to sign and return the forms, especially if they didn’t have a printer. Sending the forms using eSign has made it much easier and quicker for our users to sign and return the forms. From our end it is simple and straightforward to issue the forms via eSign and we get a notification when they have been completed.”

End User | University of Salford
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Polden Bower

“We wanted a user-friendly system that would comply with finance policy, manifest maximum engagement from all Signatories, and had the capability to offer more as we grow as an organisation.  eSign fits the bill on all fronts for us from affordability, cost savings, accessibility and functionality perspectives, right through to tried and trusted customer service, support and data security.  We spent our first year on the Business Plan to embed this new way of working into our processes and we are now ready to roll out eSign access to other Central departments as we upgrade to the Enterprise subscription.  The user guides, chat facility, training offer and support provided by eSign is all really helpful and the team are always responsive when we get in touch.  It’s also reassuring that the Data Centres are in the UK and are managed by eSign.”  

Alison Sanders | Executive Finance Officer
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Boon Brokers

“E-Sign has significantly helped our operations at Boon Brokers. Previously, clients had to manually print, sign, and scan documentation back to us. With the help of E-Sign’s API, we have managed to integrate the system into our software. This now enables all clients to easily E-Sign our fact-finds within a matter of clicks via e-mail. This has significantly improved the efficiency of our business. Thank you, E-Sign.”

Gerard Boon | Managing Director, Boon Brokers
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Thula

“We are very proud and thrilled to be working with the eSign team, creating a truly digital and revolutionising management tool for controlled drugs in a post-pandemic world. The benefits to the clinical and pharmacy teams are huge and drives greater legislative and regulatory confidence and safer and efficient patient care.”

Adele McAllister | Manager
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Hessington Health

“Hessington Health is a busy national health screening and occupational health practice with over 18 independent schools and over 10,000 staff members. The challenge we have faced is reminding employees to sign consent forms before we release the reports to their employers. This is an incredibly time consuming process. E-Sign has offered us the perfect solution. The online dashboard allows us to track the consent forms in their journey, Set reminders and have a safe place to store the completed forms. This has saved us an immense amount of time and improved our governance in this area. It also allows the user to create bespoke forms meaning any organisation from any sector will be able to utilise this package.”

Harjeev Rai | Medical Director

Frequently Asked Questions

How to eSign a PDF?

E-signing a PDF with E-Sign is simple. For our full step by step guide to add an esignature to a pdf please visit our help centre.

How do I verify the authenticity of an eSignature on a PDF?

You can verify an eSignature using the digital certificate embedded in the document. This confirms the signer’s identity and ensures the document hasn’t been altered after signing.

Do I need special software to add an eSignature to a PDF?

No, you don’t need any special software to add an e-signature. E-Sign’s platforms are entirely web-based, meaning you can easily upload and sign your PDF documents directly from your preferred web browser without the hassle of any additional downloads or installations. This makes the eSigning process incredibly convenient and accessible from any device with an internet connection.

Can I create document templates with eSign?

eSign’s document templates simplify repetitive workflows. Ideal for recurring eSign processes, templates streamline sending by reusing layouts and recipient info. For recurring contracts, agreements, or any frequently used document, eSign templates optimise workflow and enhance efficiency.

Are legally binding eSignatures PDF documents valid?

Yes, legally binding eSignatures on PDF documents are valid in the UK. Under the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and the eIDAS Regulation (EU Regulation 910/2014), eSignatures have the same legal status as traditional handwritten signatures. For an eSignature to be valid, it must meet certain criteria, such as clear intent to sign and the ability to identify the signer. Advanced and qualified eSignatures offer additional security features, ensuring a higher level of trust.

Are eSigned PDFs legal binding?

Yes, eSigned PDFs are legally binding and enforceable in most jurisdictions, provided they meet specific legal requirements and adhere to relevant regulations. Our eSignature platform is designed to comply with these regulations, ensuring your digitally signed PDF documents hold the same legal weight and validity as traditional paper signatures, giving you confidence in your electronic transactions.

How secure are e-signed PDFs?

E-signatures offer strong security through encryption and audit trails. Our platform uses robust security measures to protect your documents and signatures.

How secure is eSign’s platform?

eSign prioritises data security with a comprehensive program integrating advanced solutions. Our platform uses layered protection within a secure infrastructure, ensuring top-level document and data security.

Key security measures include:

  • Strong Encryption: Up to 256-bit EV SSL encryption secures data transmission, protecting documents and sensitive information in transit.
  • Physical Security: First-class physical security measures safeguard our infrastructure and data centers, protecting against unauthorised access.
  • Envelope Security: Password protection and SMS verification enhance document security.
  • Compliance: We adhere to industry best practices and relevant security regulations.
  • Monitoring & Auditing: Continuous monitoring and regular audits detect and address vulnerabilities, maintaining platform security.
    eSign provides a secure, reliable platform for your eSignatures and document management.

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