Read Only form fields are still editable by the signer(s)

[Deron Gordon Jr.]

Hello,

I'm trying to prep a simple contract to be signed by my client(s). I created a signature field (for myself) that marks all form fields as "read only" except for the signature fields for the client(s). However, when I go through the prompts for the signature requests, the fields that were "locked" show up as being able to edit by "anyone".

I know I can use the "prefill" text tag to assign myself, but this created an extra step in the sending process where I have to click "Start" and then "Send". I'd like to avoid this, if possible.

Once I sign (before requesting signature), the read only form fields shouldn't be editable by the signer(s), correct? However, they still are. Is there a way around this without using the prefill text tag?

[MikelKlink]

Which kind of signing by you and your clients are you talking about exactly? Do you mean signing using locally installed X.509 certificates? Or do you mean signing using the above Acrobat Sign service? 

And how exactly did you prepare the contact PDF? 

Can you share an example before and after you sign for analysis?

[Deron Gordon Jr.]

Thank you for your reply. I use Acrobat Pro. I'm using locally installed certificates for my signature. I believe Acrobat uses the Sign service when it is sent for the client(s) signature (at least that's what i see on a properly executed contract).

See Attached screenshots. Hopefully this helps. As you can see, when I sign, the fields become read only except for the client signature fields. But when I go to request for signatures, they show as being editable by anyone.

[Abambo]

Did you check that they are modifiable, by modifying them?

[Deron Gordon Jr.]

Hello,

Following up on this. Please see my reply below.

[MikelKlink]

I'm using locally installed certificates for my signature. I believe Acrobat uses the Sign service when it is sent for the client(s) signature (at least that's what i see on a properly executed contract).

Well, I don't know whether a mixed signing scenario (local certificate and remote Adobe Acrobat Sign) work together that well. I used to have the impression that they did not, but the last time I actually checked, is quite some time ago.

See Attached screenshots. Hopefully this helps.

Unfortunately the screen shots do not help, the actual PDFs would be needed for a real analysis.

[Deron Gordon Jr.]

To answer both questions:

Yes, I sent the contract to a test email and I was able to edit the fields as a signer.

See attached.