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

[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?

[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!!!

[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.

[Arthur5C41]

I just wanted to thank you so much for providing a solution to this problem that I have been trying to figure out for almost 3 hours.  And for the person who complained about having to do two steps to get it done, tell him to go purchase Adobe Acrobat and then see if it thinks it is a good solution.

[ls_rbls]

You're very welcome.

[defaultcf5xjd1wgfxg]

If you print the file "Microsoft Print to PDF" then save, it creates an editable version of the form. This allows you to use your previously saved signature block and also insert a text field for the date. It wipes the IRS original parameters and allows edits. Do not print to "Adobe PDF" this will retain the IRS protections and the print will fail.

[Matthew23130403y1sc]

Great question and answers. The flaw in the IRS document has been driving me crazy.

[Bonnie232707934jzb]

I just used "save as" and saved on the desktop as a PDF. That got rid of all the formatting. Then, I used the text and signature for the document. Hope this helps. I spent hours trying to figure out something.