Frequently asked questions
Yes. When you draw a signature online, the .PNG image of that signature is completely legal and legitimate. You can use it to e-sign documents such as:
- Hiring and onboarding agreements
- Purchase contracts
- Sales proposals
- School forms and permission slips
No. CreateMySignature does not create an encrypted signature record, so you cannot use it to sign a legal document.
If you need a binding signature for a legal document, PandaDoc's signature software is your best bet. Unlike a self-signing solution, eSignatures from PandaDoc are encrypted and nearly impossible for a hacker to replicate.
The image of your signature can match your passport, but it doesn't have to. Online signatures are valid not because they look exactly like your handwritten signature, but because they represent your intent to sign the document.
However, if you plan to use CreateMySignature for more sensitive documents, you may choose to create an online signature that matches the one on your passport for an extra level of credibility.
No. Legally, a signature doesn't have to be your full name to be valid, and that's true for electronic signatures as well as digital signatures.
Yes. When you create signatures in your browser, no one will be able to see or access that image. PandaDoc takes security seriously, so we never store your signature data or .PNG image.
It's completely secure to create an online signature, but its security after that depends on how you use it. If you sign PDF documents and send those via email, or if you add your signature to Google Docs, someone may be able to intercept that transmission and copy your signature.
For that reason, if you need your signature to be completely secure from end to end, it's best to use the PandaDoc tool. PandaDoc's digital signatures feature enhanced security measures, including 256-bit SSL encryption.
You can add signature images to any digital document, including PDF files on mobile devices. Once you've downloaded the image of your signature, simply drag and drop it into the signature field of the document in question and release.
Feel free to use your online signature multiple times, on as many documents as you'd like. After you create a signature and download the .PNG file, simply save it to your computer or mobile phone, or to an online storage service like Dropbox.
Keep in mind that your signature image isn't suitable for legal documents. If you need to complete or sign legal documents as well, check out PandaDoc, our free electronic signature tool.
