Can't sign agreement after recipient has signed it

[margaritaa80153183]

Hello!

I'm totally new to Adobe Sign, and finally learned how to send out my first document to get signed. I left a blank line in the document for both the recipient and myself, but I didn't know to select "Add Me" beforehand, so I could sign it, too. The recipient signed the document, which I've since received. And, I don't see a way to include my signature to sign it. Is there a way to sign the document after the recipient has signed?

Thanks!

[MichaelKazlow]

You will have to create a new agreement for you both to sign.

[margaritaa80153183 · Accepted solution]

Thank you for your quick response and suggestion, Michael! That's definitely an option.

Earlier today, I actually found a workaround:

1. I downloaded the agreement the recipient had signed.
2. I went to the Dashboard.
3. Went to Additional Functions > Fill & Sign.
4. Uploaded the previously signed agreement in the Drag & Drop section > Next.
5. Entered my signature on the next screen, and done!

I was able to save a copy of the agreement with both signatures to my desktop.

[MichaelKazlow]

You have signed the new pdf, but you don’t have a document that contains a chain of certification of both signatures.

[margaritaa80153183]

Thank you, Michael!

[margaritaa80153183]

Hi Michael,

I noticed that when doing it correctly now, that, yes, it does take my signature, and there is a list/chain of certification of both signatures, but I notice my signature doesn't receive a time stamp, like the other signer. Is this to be expected?

Thanks for your feedback,

Margarita

[MichaelKazlow]

Are your asking for a time stamp on the document or in an audit document? I am on my iPad, but when I sign it generally only gives the date but I can add a time or date signed field on the document if needed.

[margaritaa80153183]

Hi Michael,

Yes, I'm talking about a time stamp on the document under the signer's signature, not as a separate box. I only ask because when the other signer signs their name, I see a date and time stamp directly underneath their name. Not because I created a date/time field, but as part of their signature.

Do I, the person who created the document, also receive that same date/time stamp underneath my name once I sign? I have not seen that so far. I don't necessarily need the date and time stamp, but I thought perhaps something went wrong, since I didn't get that stamp, but the other signer did.

I'm not sure what an audit document is.

Thanks!

Margarita

[MichaelKazlow]

When I get to a computer I'll check. I have an Enterprise account, The audit report lists when the document was sent, when it was viewed, when it was signed, what date, time, and IP address, etc.

[MichaelKazlow]

On my account, I never get a time only date on anyone's signature . This's may be a configurable option about whether a time shows on the signature. If you look at the history tab, that is where my audit report option is shown.

[SimonATS]

The appearance of a signature on the signed document will be different depending on what sort of signature appearance is used by the signer.

A 'regular' signature where the date is shown under a blue line, happens when the signer types their name and Adobe sign uses a cursive font to give it a signature feel.

if you use an image of a handwritten signature, or draw one on the spot, then the signature appearance will just show that image/drawing without a blue underline and date.

So if you want a date to show ensure to add a date field to the agreement as well as a signature field.

[margaritaa80153183]

Hi Simon,

Thanks for your response! What you say makes sense, particularly because I have a scanned image of my signature that I've been using. So, since I'm not typing in my signature in Adobe's cursive font, I won't be getting a date of signature under the blue line. Looks like I can just delete my scanned signature if I'd like to type in my signature, in the future, to get the date stamp under my name for future documents?

Thanks,

Margarita

[SimonATS]

You could do that if you don't mind losing your scanned signature image, or indeed add a separate date field below the signature field.

[margaritaa80153183]

Hi Simon,

I was able to delete my scanned signature image, and just typed in my cursive signature, and the date stamp was there! I appreciate your assistance with the options.

Thank you,

Margarita

[margaritaa80153183]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the explanation! That's right, I only meant the date stamp, not time stamp.

Thanks,

Margarita