Signing a Form Using Digital ID

Signing a Form Using Digital ID

Relevant To: Faculty, Staff

Introduction:

Adobe has a built in digital signature function that can be used via the "Fill and Sign" options when viewing a PDF.

Users must configure their digital ID within Adobe and set a unique password to sign documents digitally.

Setting Up a Digital Signature in Adobe

• Click the signature field. A digital ID window will pop up.
  
  
   
• If you already have a digital ID configured, it will appear as an option. If you do not have a digital ID, click "Configure New Digital ID".
  
  
   
• Click the radio button next to "Create New Digital ID" then click continue.
  
  
   
• Click the radio button next to "Save to File" then click Continue.
  
  
   
• Enter your name and email address in the appropriate fields, then click Continue.
  
  
   
• Enter a password, then click save. *This password is exclusively for signing PDF files in Adobe, and will not affect your single sign on credentials.
  
  
   
• Click the radio button next to your newly created digital ID and then click Continue.
  
  
   
• Enter the password you created and then click Sign.
  
  
   
• You will be prompted to save the file. After saving, you may send this file to others for their signature.