“Please sign and return” done in two minutes
It's the most common request in business email. Here's the quickest way to answer it properly: sign the PDF on screen, name the file clearly and reply in the same thread.
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Little things that help
Keep the file name
The signed file keeps the original name with '-signed', so the sender recognises it.
Sign every place
Check for initials or second signatures on other pages.
Keep a copy
Save the signed PDF with your records.
Sign and return
Keep it tidy for the recipient.
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Download the attachment
Save the PDF from the email.
- 2
Sign and date
Place your signature where the document asks for it.
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Reply with the signed PDF
Answer in the same email thread so it's easy to track.
A polite reply
'Please find the signed document attached. Let me know if you need anything else.' Short and clear — and the sender can file it straight away.
Questions
- Should I send it as PDF or image?
- PDF — it's what people expect, and it's sharper.
- Can I sign on my phone?
- Yes, it works in mobile browsers too.
- What does it cost?
- Free to try. Downloading your signed PDF costs €2.99 a month or €24.99 a year, and you can cancel anytime.