Can't add date in a "fill and sign" W-9 document. How do I do this? [2019]

[mayflyaway]

Yes, I looked in the previous questions and there is no workaround provided even though Adobe marked the question as answered.

I need to fill out the W-9 and the date section is not fillable. When I sign all it adds is my signature without a date and there does not seem to be any "Type" tool that will allow me to add a date to the date section. So how do I get a date on there?

This is ridiculous. Ive now spent 30 minutes trying to add a date to the damn form supplied by the IRS. WHY? WHY? WHY?

Can someone at least suggest some other software that will allow me to fill, sign and DATE the forms supplied by IRS?

[aldoc11303329]

The solution suggested does not work, because the form does not allow typing in a signature.

Now what?

[bfs67806365]

Wow! Awesome workaround that worked for me. Thank you so much @ls_rbls 

[ls_rbls]

You're welcome. Happy to read that it helped.

[Good Goldie]

So, we're upset at Adobe because the form is created outside of Adobe, with an error, that is locked. And the guy with the workaround did a horrible job. Got it. Thanks... Just making sure I'm on the right wagon. 

Thank you for this @ls_rbls. I needed it. 

[ls_rbls]

You're welcome.

[apenteco]

Thank you @ls_rbls !! saved me today.

[ls_rbls]

You're welcome.

[Lew21826334rrwz]

Been moaning about this for over a year. Brilliantly simple workaround, thank you! 

[ls_rbls]

you're very welcome

[Glen Johnson]

Great quick solution and explained very well! You would think Adobe Acrobat could also be a little more abstract with their language when it comes to signing docs. Like the signature tool cool have a little tip or something that says, "Add signature, initials, date, or other information.". Instead of just implying you can only sign, or add initials.

[Coachmc]

Thank you for taking the time to explain and share! 

[ls_rbls]

You're welcome.

[Christine28451853afq4]

This is a great workaround! Thank you! Have been struggling with this one all day. 

[ls_rbls]

You're welcome.

[Belinda33065984r2vi]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WALK THROUGH!!!

[austinr53734632]

I love how all of the adobe staff are the only people who think this is a good workaround 😂

[Meenakshi Negi]

Hi austinr53734632,

Hope you are doing well.

It is not possible to make changes to the W-9 form due to the addition of security settings. The form already contains the form fields added by the form creator. In this scenario, we can only suggestcontactingo the support team for the organization creating the form to get the correct information. They can provide you with the information if the fields were kept this way intentionally or if there is a flaw in the form.

In order to add a signature to this document, this is the only workaround possible. 

Thanks,

Meenakshi

[Paul Raphael]

Is it the IRS's fault that the form is defective? Yes.

Is it Adobe's fault that Acrobat Pro can't fill it properly? Yes, 100%.

Adobe's tools have become increasingly complex, while losing basic functionality, picking up bugs, and throwing out adherence to any known human UX principles. Acrobat pro is a dog's breakfast of bugs and UX flaws and functional deficiencies. I'm infuriated by having to pay a subscription for it ... all for the oportunity to troubleshoot something as dumb as filling out a tax form. 

Adobe, look at what happened to Quark. You're behaving the same way, and the angry mobs will likewise be coming for you.

[Joni5DC5]

Oh my goodness! You are a genius! I have been so frustrated with Adobe and W9 forms. Thank you so much!

[Alek_V]

The accepted solution is not working for me. I have a drawn signature saved in Acrobat. The only options I am given by Reader are to insert my prepared signature image or to type initials only. I can't use the Sign tool to add a date on the form. Also, Adobe tries to sign me up for a paid monthly service. I'm already a Creative Cloud subscriber. I'm not going to pay more to edit a PDF with Reader. Something isn't right here.

[Alek_V]

Nevermind, I found that I can type a date with the initials setting.

[kevin1587]

Yes, and why is that solution designed in such a way? Better and more intuitive design is needed.

[ls_rbls]

As mentioned in my intial reply, this is not a solution , and this is also not a design behavior of Adobe Acrobat.

This is a workaround because the original PDF form was designed incorrectly by the IRS using Adobe Live Cycle Designer, not Acrobat Pro DC.

It seems like they forgot to add the necessary date field that otherwise would allow the users to fill it in appropriately.

[rchafei]

Great work! Thank you.

[rions43581616]

This doesn't work. There is no Add Signature option for me. Only my previously saved signature.