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September 26, 2025
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Auto populate date and signature for E-signing

  • September 26, 2025
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I have a bunch of HR docs that I need to send for e-signatures. How can I auto populate the date and signature fields so I don't ahve to grab and drag over to each space when requesting an e-signature?

 

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Correct answer Thom Parker

Create a "Sign" form in Acrobat Pro. 

Open one of your PDF's and then open the "Prepare Form" tools. If there are not form fields on the PDF, then you will have the option to edit the PDF in Sign Form mode. I think it will ask if the form needs signatures, with a checkbox.

 

If the PDF already has form fields, then convert it to a sign form using the first option on the "More.." menu in the Prepare Form tools.  

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Thom Parker
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Thom ParkerCommunity Expert
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September 26, 2025

Do you mean that you want a way to automatically add the signature and date field to any PDF before sending for signature? 

Or do you have a small set of documents that you want to be signature and date field ready?

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
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September 27, 2025
Yes, I want to have a small set of documents ready to be signature and date field ready? So when I send to be e-signed I don’t have to drag the fields over to all the spots on every document.

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September 27, 2025

Create a "Sign" form in Acrobat Pro. 

Open one of your PDF's and then open the "Prepare Form" tools. If there are not form fields on the PDF, then you will have the option to edit the PDF in Sign Form mode. I think it will ask if the form needs signatures, with a checkbox.

 

If the PDF already has form fields, then convert it to a sign form using the first option on the "More.." menu in the Prepare Form tools.  

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
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