Cannot digitally sign PDFs

[LazerBoi]

Hello, recently I was forced to change to Adobe DC at work.  We create PDF forms via Word that require digital signatures from various people within the company on a daily basis.  I used to be able to sign them without issue and even when I first installed DC, I could sign them.  Not today however.  And by sign, I am not referring to adding a scanned jpg of my actual signature or scribbling an X with my mouse.  I'm talking about digital ID files.  I can create a new file any time I want, but I just cannot use it.  When I click on the "Fill & Sign" button, the "Request Signatures" button is active, but the "Sign Yourself" button is greyed out.  Other people can sign the exact same PDF file.  I can't.  Any ideas?

[industrial language]

What do I do if I don't want to scrawl my signature on the line - I'd rather use the digital signature that's already saved in Acrobat Pro DC.

[MILMAN]

I have a problem. I have recd a pdf file (as an email attachement)which needs to be digitally signed by me,signing is allowed I have checked that on the security settings, I can click on tools, sign,comment etc. , but when i click on sign it shows three options, the first being I need to sign when i click on this it gets expanded but all the options like add text, add checkmark,place initials and place signature are greyed out.

When i click edit>preferences>signatures>identities and trust certificates (more) I can see my digital signature which i need to place on the pdf file right there.

Please help. It is urgent

[J28744090uxo0]

I have a PDF document. I can fill into this document without any issues and save it. However, when I try to sign it, the top section "Sign Yourself" is grayed out. Could you please advise? Thank you.

[AkanchhaS]

Hi @J28744090uxo0 

Thanks for sharing the screenshot.

It seems like all the signing options are disabled for the form. If it's a fillable form, then please check the following details:

1- If you have the signature filed assigned already.

2- Check whether the form was filled and saved earlier. And after reopening, its signing feature is greyed out.

3- Check the document properties and see whether you have enabled the Signing properties.

Open document>Ctrl+d>document properties> Security>Signing allowed or not.

Thanks,

Akanchha 

[tobywearefine]

Hi, I have an issue regarding digital signatures that I really need a solution too...

I have created a document in inDesign & used the 'Prepare From' functionality which worked really well, however, I can't seem to get it to work on other devices, ie; PC's, this document is going to be hosted on a clients website & needs to be signed by people on various devices. I'm not looking to sign this myself. I need to be able to find a solution that allows the document to be signed by anyone on different devices, whether that's a tablet or a desktop device. Do you know if this is possible?

Thanks

Toby

[Soorya31232798xwlf]

Hi !
       First Step : click ctrl + p  to print the pdf and save it as a new pdf.
      Second Step : Open the newly saved pdf and now you can sign it .

[FrancesWa]

Thank You!!  This was the simplest and most fool-proof method to accomplish this.  

[splambo]

1. Open Acrobat on its own, not by opening a document.

2. Edit > Preferences > Signatures > Verification > More...
-Uncheck 'Verify signatures when the document is opened.
-Under 'Verififcation Behavior', select 'Always use the default method'.
-Under 'Verififcation Information', select 'Never'.
-click OK

3. Edit > Preferences > Signatures > Creation & Appearance > More...
- Uncheck 'use modern uder interface'.

4. Exit Acrobat

Open your PDF and use Tools > Certificates > Digitally sign.

[karthik32870957iy4v]

I want to place the logo and stamp it on pff and seal it using code or
using APIs any suggested way to do this.

KARTHIK

[Jerry36833990ffc0]

I have the same problem but the solution offered does not help. Is there a way to downvote the solution. There needs to be a downvote so you can see how bad your answers are. Feedback is a good thing. I really hate having to sign Adobe products digitally because the process fails continually.