How to Add Multiple Signatures to PDF for Yourself or Others

You can add multiple signatures to a PDF in different ways. This may mean adding several visible signatures yourself, placing the same signature on multiple pages, preparing signature fields for others, or collecting signatures from multiple people.

This guide shows the right method for each case. If you want the fastest option, start with the free online method below.

Quick Way: Add Multiple Signatures to PDF Online for Free

Which Tool Should You Use for Multiple Signatures?

Different signing needs call for different tools. The table below compares four options for adding your own signatures, preparing fields for others, and collecting signatures from multiple people.

Sign Multiple Pages or Add Digital Signature Fields for Free

For more advanced multiple-signature tasks, PDFgear Software gives you more control than the online editor. You can place the same signature across multiple pages or prepare multiple digital signature fields for others to sign.

Place the Same Signature on Multiple PDF Pages in Batch

Once a signature is added, PDFgear lets you apply it to multiple pages in a single batch instead of placing it page by page. This is especially useful for contracts, forms, or other long PDFs where the same person needs to sign or initial multiple pages.

1. Download PDFgear and open your PDF with it.

2. Go to Protect > Signature > Create Signature.

3. Draw, type, or add an image of your signature, then place it on the PDF. PDFgear automatically saves your signature so you can reuse it later.

4. Click the added signature and select Place on Multiple Pages.

5. Choose All Pages, Odd Pages, Even Pages, or enter specific page numbers. Confirm your selection and save the PDF.

Add Multiple Digital Signature Fields for Other Signers

If different people need to digitally sign the PDF with their own Digital IDs, you can add a separate digital signature field for each signer.

1. Download PDFgear, open it, and click Open File to select your PDF.

2. Go to Protect > Add Signature Field.

3. Place a signature field where the first person needs to sign.

4. Repeat to add separate signature fields for the other signers.

5. Save the finished PDF as a copy to keep the original file as a backup, then share the copy with the signers.

Once every signer has completed signing, the digital signatures can be validated to check their validity and whether the PDF has been changed afterward.

Add Multiple Signatures and Signature Boxes Online

The Quick Solution above covers the basic steps. Here, we’ll look more closely at the two online options: adding multiple visible signatures yourself and creating fillable signature boxes for others to sign later.

Add Several Visible Signatures to Different Pages

For visible electronic signatures or initials, you can add signatures wherever they are needed and adjust each one separately.

1. Open PDFgear Online Editor, select your PDF, and choose Add Signature.

2. Create a signature by drawing, typing, or adding an image, then place it where needed.

3. To add the same signature multiple times on the same page, simply copy and paste it, then move each copy into position.

4. To add a signature or initials to a different PDF page, return to the Add Signature tool and add a new one, since copy and paste currently works only within the same page.

5. Repeat as needed, review all the signatures, then click Download PDF to save the signed file.

Add Multiple Fillable Signature Boxes Online

If you’re preparing a PDF for others to sign, you can create separate fillable signature boxes and customize each field for different signers or signing positions.

1. Open your PDF in PDFgear Online Editor and click Add and Edit Form Field in the upper-right corner.

2. Select Add Signature, then click or drag on the PDF to place a signature box where someone needs to sign.

3. Double-click the added signature box to open Signature Properties. Set a field name, add a tooltip, adjust its visibility, or mark the field as required as needed.

4. Repeat the process to add signature boxes for other signers or signing positions. Give each field a different name when needed to keep them easy to identify.

5. Review the fields, then click Download PDF to save the prepared document.

Already Use Adobe? Add Multiple Signatures with Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat can also handle different signing workflows, from placing the same visible signature on different pages to preparing fields for other signers and requesting signatures online.

Add the Same Visible Signature to Multiple Pages for Free

Acrobat’s Fill & Sign tool lets you create a signature by typing, drawing, or uploading an image. Once created, the signature is saved for reuse, so you can place it on other pages without recreating it each time.

Steps: Fill & Sign > Create a signature > Place it on the needed page > Repeat on other pages > Save the PDF.

Add Multiple Signature Fields with Paid Acrobat

Acrobat Pro lets you create separate signature fields with Prepare a Form. You can place them wherever needed and repeat the process for additional signers.

Steps: All tools > Prepare a form > Add signature fields > Place the fields where needed > Save the PDF.

Request and Track Multiple Signatures with Paid Acrobat

Acrobat’s Request E-Signatures feature lets you send a PDF to multiple people for signing and track each recipient’s signing status, making it useful for approval workflows.

Steps: Request e-signatures > Add recipients > Prepare document > Add and assign signature fields > Review & send.

Request and Track Multiple Signatures with eSignGear

When multiple people need to sign a PDF remotely, emailing the file back and forth can make it difficult to assign fields and track who has signed.

eSignGear, PDFgear’s companion e-signing service, keeps the entire process online, letting you invite signers, assign specific signature fields to each person, send requests, and track completion in one place.

1. Open eSignGear, sign in with Google without creating a separate account, and add the PDF you want others to sign.

2. Click Add More Signees and enter each signee’s name and email address. You can also set reminders or an expiration date if needed.

3. Select each signee, then add the required signature fields to the PDF. Each field is assigned to that signee’s email address, so they sign in their designated fields.

4. If you also need to sign, select your own account and add your signature by drawing, typing, or adding an image. Your signature is automatically saved for future use.

5. Then click Finish and sign to send the requests.

6. The Waiting for signatures page shows who has signed and who hasn’t.

FAQs

Can a PDF Have Multiple Signatures?

Yes. PDFgear Online Editor lets you add multiple visible signatures or signature boxes online, while PDFgear Software supports more advanced needs, including multiple digital signature fields.

Why Did a Previous Digital Signature Become Invalid After I Added Another Signature?

A digital signature can become invalid if the PDF is modified after it was signed. To collect multiple digital signatures, prepare separate digital signature fields before the first person signs. This allows additional signers to use the designated fields without making unrelated changes to the signed document.

Can I Put the Same Signature on Every Page of a PDF?

Yes. With PDFgear Software, create and place your signature on the PDF, then choose Place on Multiple Pages > All Pages to add it to every page at once.

On Mac, place your signature first, then right-click it and choose Add to all pages. See Method 1 for detailed steps.

How Do I Add Signature Boxes for Different People?

Use eSignGear when different people need to sign specific fields. Open your PDF, enter each signee’s name and email, then assign signature fields to each person and send the request.

You can set reminders or an expiration date if needed and track when each signee views and signs the PDF. See Method 4 for detailed steps.

What Is the Difference Between Multiple Visible Signatures and Multiple Digital Signatures?

Multiple visible signatures usually refer to typed, drawn, or image-based electronic signatures placed on the PDF pages. Multiple digital signatures, by contrast, use Digital IDs and certificates to verify the signers and help detect changes to the document after signing.

This comes down to the broader difference between digital signatures and electronic signatures.

Conclusion

Whether you need to add multiple signatures yourself, prepare fields for others, or collect signatures remotely, the right method depends on how your PDF needs to be signed. PDFgear and eSignGear cover these workflows for free, so choose the method above that fits your needs and start signing.