Is PDF Verified legally binding?

Yes. PDF Verified signatures comply with the US ESIGN Act, UETA, EU eIDAS regulation, and equivalent eSignature laws in 190+ countries. Every signed document includes a cryptographic SHA-256 fingerprint and a complete audit trail with timestamps and signer hash chain — admissible in court.

How is PDF Verified different from DocuSign?

PDF Verified offers unlimited documents on the $15 Business plan with REST API included. DocuSign charges $40+/user for Business and gates the API behind a $720/month add-on. PDF Verified also includes unique features: public QR verification page on every signed PDF, eStamp designer, AI field auto-detection, and mobile-first signing without requiring an app.

Can I use PDF Verified without a subscription?

Yes. The pay-as-you-go option lets you sign or send one document or envelope for $1.50 without a monthly subscription. Monthly paid plans include a 7-day free trial.

Which file types can I sign with PDF Verified?

Upload PDF, DOCX, TXT, PNG or JPG files. Non-PDF formats are automatically converted to PDF on upload so signers always receive a clean signing-ready document.

How do recipients verify a signed document is authentic?

Every signed PDF includes a QR code on every page. Anyone — even without a PDF Verified account — can scan it to land on a public verification page showing the document status, completion date, SHA-256 fingerprint, and tamper-evidence proof.

Does PDF Verified work on mobile?

Yes — PDF Verified is mobile-first by design. The signing portal uses a native bottom-sheet pattern with touch-optimized canvas signing, sticky CTAs in the thumb zone, and 44px+ touch targets following Apple Human Interface Guidelines. No app download required.

Can I add a company stamp or seal to a document?

Yes. PDF Verified includes a stamp designer for company seals, official seals, approval stamps (APPROVED, PAID, RECEIVED), date stamps, and certified-true-copy marks. Place a stamp on any document like a signature field. On Business plans, the verified stamp library adds auto-incrementing serial numbers, locked metadata, workspace sharing, revocation, and a public QR verification link for every stamp applied.

How do I verify a stamp is genuine?

Each stamp PDF Verified applies mints a unique verification token at /verify-stamp/:token. Scan the stamp's QR code or open the link from the document's audit certificate to see the stamp's name, serial number, the document it was applied to, and whether it has been revoked — so anyone can confirm a company seal or approval stamp is authentic and current.

How do I verify a signature on a PDF is real?

Open the verification page at pdfverified.com/verify and scan the QR code on the signed PDF, paste the verification code, or upload the file. PDF Verified recomputes the document's SHA-256 fingerprint and compares it against the sealed value — if a single byte changed since signing, verification fails. You also see every signer, their timestamps, and the full tamper-evident audit trail. No account is required to verify.

How do I add a digital stamp to a PDF online?

Upload your PDF, open the editor, add a Stamp field, and pick a stamp from your library — a company seal, an APPROVED or PAID approval stamp, a date stamp, or a certified-true-copy mark. The stamp is baked into the sealed PDF with an optional auto-incrementing serial number and a QR code that links to its public verification page. No printer, ink pad, or scanner needed.

eSignature law in India

Electronic signatures are legally binding in India under the Information Technology Act 2000.

Governing law: Information Technology Act 2000 (Sections 3, 3A, 5) (2000)

India recognized electronic signatures in 2000 under the Information Technology Act (IT Act), with the IT (Amendment) Act 2008 introducing the concept of "electronic signature" alongside "digital signature." The IT Act Sections 3 and 3A define two valid forms: digital signatures (using PKI from a Controller of Certifying Authorities licensed CA) and electronic signatures (any technique notified by the Central Government, including Aadhaar-eKYC-based signatures via the eSign service). The Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Section 65B) governs admissibility. Most B2B contracts in India are now signed electronically, with Aadhaar eSign being especially common for individual signers and DSC tokens for corporate signatories.

What makes an eSignature valid in India

Reliable signature technique notified by the Central Government
For digital signature: certificate from CCA-licensed Certifying Authority
For Aadhaar eSign: signer's Aadhaar with active eKYC
Identifiability — link between signature and signer
Section 65B certificate for evidentiary admissibility

Where eSignatures are not valid

Negotiable instruments other than cheques (under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881)
Powers of attorney (Powers-of-Attorney Act 1882)
Trust deeds (Indian Trusts Act 1882)
Wills and testamentary dispositions
Contracts for sale of immovable property (Transfer of Property Act 1882)

FAQ

Are electronic signatures legal in India?

Yes. The IT Act 2000 grants electronic and digital signatures the same legal effect as handwritten signatures, except for a narrow list of excluded documents.

What is Aadhaar eSign?

Aadhaar eSign is the Indian government's electronic signature service that uses the signer's Aadhaar number + eKYC for identity verification, producing a legally valid digital signature without needing a physical DSC token.

Do I need a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for Indian contracts?

Only for specific corporate filings (MCA, GST), tax returns above thresholds, and some tender submissions. Most commercial contracts work with non-DSC electronic signatures.

Is a PDF Verified signature valid in India?

Yes, for the broad category of commercial contracts. For high-formality use cases (corporate filings, tax returns), pair with a DSC or Aadhaar eSign on top of PDF Verified.