How to Send a PDF for Signature
Upload your PDF to Signova, drag signature fields onto the document where each party needs to sign, add the recipient's email address, and click Send. The recipient receives an email with a secure link to the document. They open it in their browser, review the content, and sign electronically. You receive a notification when they complete signing, and both parties receive a copy of the fully executed document.
What Happens After the Document is Signed?
Once all parties have signed, Signova generates a completed PDF with all signatures embedded. The platform also creates a Certificate of Completion that includes the signing timestamps, IP addresses, and email addresses of all signers. This audit trail is critical for legal enforceability — it proves that each party signed intentionally and that the document has not been altered after signing.
How Many Recipients Can Sign a Document?
Signova supports multi-party signing. You can add multiple recipients to a single document and define the signing order — sequential (each party signs in turn) or parallel (all parties receive the document simultaneously). This is particularly useful for employment contracts, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts where multiple signatures are required.
Sending PDFs for Signature vs. DocuSign
DocuSign's entry-level plan limits users to 5 envelopes per month at $15/month. Signova offers significantly more flexibility at a fraction of the cost. For businesses that send contracts regularly, Signova's volume plans provide a cost-effective alternative without sacrificing legal validity or audit trail quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the recipient need a Signova account to sign?
No. Recipients can sign documents directly from the email link without creating an account. Only the sender needs a Signova account.
Can I send a PDF for signature on mobile?
Yes. Both sending and signing work on all mobile browsers. Recipients can sign on their phone without installing any app.
How do I know when the document has been signed?
Signova sends you an email notification when each recipient signs. You can also check the document status in your Signova dashboard in real time.
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