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August 2, 2023
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Trying to Combine Signed PDFs, Signatures are being Deleted

  • August 2, 2023
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I'm attempting to merge multiple documents into one single file to send out to the required entities. All the files are digitally signed when opened individually, but when I try to combine them, all of the signatures disappear.

 

Is there a way to keep the digital signatures when editing other parts (dates/misspells/etc.) and/or combining multiple signed documents?
If not, is there a workaround?

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    Correct answer try67

    No, and this is by design. A digital signature is meant to ensure the file is not edited once signed. Merging it with other files is also a sort of editing, so it will either be stopped, or the signature will be removed when you do so.

     

    As mentioned, you can combine the files as a Portfolio, though, which is an empty "envelope" that holds other files (PDF or otherwise) as attachments.

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    try67
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    try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
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    August 2, 2023

    No, and this is by design. A digital signature is meant to ensure the file is not edited once signed. Merging it with other files is also a sort of editing, so it will either be stopped, or the signature will be removed when you do so.

     

    As mentioned, you can combine the files as a Portfolio, though, which is an empty "envelope" that holds other files (PDF or otherwise) as attachments.

      Bernd Alheit
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      Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
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      August 2, 2023

      Combine the files as a portfolio.

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