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 United Arab Emirates

Electronic signatures are legally binding in the UAE under Federal Decree-Law No. 46 of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services.

Governing law: Federal Decree-Law No. 46 of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services (2021)

The UAE modernized its electronic signature framework in 2021 with Federal Decree-Law No. 46, replacing the earlier Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law (2006). The new law defines three tiers — Simple Electronic Signature, Authenticated Electronic Signature, and Qualified Electronic Signature — closely mirroring the EU eIDAS tiering. Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), issued by Trust Service Providers licensed by the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), are automatically equivalent to handwritten signatures. DIFC and ADGM operate their own eSignature regimes under English-law principles, also widely used for cross-border commercial contracts. The UAE Pass app is the government-issued digital identity used for many transactions.

What makes an eSignature valid in United Arab Emirates

For SES: any electronic data with intent to sign
For Authenticated: identification linkage + tamper-evidence
For QES: certificate from TDRA-licensed Trust Service Provider
Cross-border recognition for signatures from countries with reciprocal frameworks
Compliance with UAE Data Protection Law for personal data

Where eSignatures are not valid

Personal status matters (marriage, divorce, inheritance) — Sharia courts
Real-estate registration with Dubai Land Department / Abu Dhabi Municipality (requires wet-ink or government portal)
Power of attorney for personal status matters
Certain notarized public documents

FAQ

Are electronic signatures legal in the UAE?

Yes. Federal Decree-Law No. 46 of 2021 grants electronic signatures full legal effect, with three tiers (Simple, Authenticated, Qualified) and broad recognition across federal and emirate jurisdictions.

Do I need a UAE Pass for an electronic signature?

Not for commercial contracts. UAE Pass is used for government services. Commercial contracts work with any reliable eSignature platform meeting the Decree-Law's requirements.

Can I sign a DIFC or ADGM contract electronically?

Yes. Both DIFC and ADGM are English-law jurisdictions and recognize electronic signatures fully, with no additional formalities for most commercial contracts.

Is PDF Verified valid in the UAE?

Yes for the Simple Electronic Signature tier. For Authenticated/Qualified tiers, pair with a TDRA-licensed Trust Service Provider — available on Enterprise.