Fillable PDF no longer fillable after signing

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I have Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to create fillable PDFs and sending them out via email. Once someone signs the document with an e-signature, fillable fields are no longer avaiable which is a problem because multiple people have to sign it at different stages of the document. Is there a way to have people sign it and still be able to edit the fillable forms?

Thanks!

try67 · Accepted Answer

Tell them not to tick the "Lock Document" check-box when signing it.

Amal. · Answer

Hi there

++ Adding to the correct suggestion by try67

Occasionally, you or the signer may choose to lock the document after signing. In this case, the document becomes read-only and no further changes are allowed; even a signature can’t be added in the document. The Lock document after signing option is useful if you’re the last signer or the only one signer.

For more information please check out the help page https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/edit-signed-PDF.html#WhatifaPDFislockedaftersigning

Regards

Amal

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