📄 How to Scan and Sign Documents (Without Printing or Mailing)
To keep the appraisal process moving quickly and securely, we ask clients to submit clean PDF copies of documents—not photographs. Here’s how to scan paperwork and sign electronically, all from your phone or computer.
📱 How to Scan a Document to PDF
iPhone Users – Using the Notes App
Open Notes and start a new note
Tap the camera icon
Select “Scan Documents”
Align the document and scan (revise to Black & White to reduce file size)
Adjust if needed and save the scan as a PDF
Share/export the file via email or cloud.
Android Users – Using Google Drive
Open Google Drive
Tap the “+” icon and select “Scan”
Capture the document using your camera
Adjust the image and choose PDF format
Save and share or cloud.
✍️ How to Electronically Sign a PDF
You do not need to print or scan again after signing- just use one of these options, or your preferred method.
✍️ Sign a PDF Directly from Your Phone (Using Built-In Markup)
iPhone (using Mail or Files app):
Tap to open the PDF from your email or Files app
Tap the pen icon or Markup option (top or bottom right)
Tap “+” > Signature, then add or draw your signature
Drag it into place and tap Done
Use “Save to Files” or “Share” to send the signed version as a PDF
Android (using Google Drive or built-in PDF viewer):
Open the PDF in Google Drive, Files, or Docs
Tap the pen or edit icon (some devices show it under “Markup” or “Annotations”)
Use the drawing tool to sign with your finger
Tap Save or Done, then share/export as PDF
✅ No need to print, scan, or download extra software. Or try an option below:
✅ Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free Version) – PC or Mac
Open PDF in Acrobat Reader
Click Fill & Sign
Choose “Sign Yourself” > Add Signature
Type, draw, or upload your signature
Place and save the file
✅ DocHub (Web-Based)
Go to dochub.com
Upload your PDF
Use the “Sign” tool to add your signature
Download the signed PDF
Free with account (limited uses per month)
✅ Smallpdf (Web-Based)
Go to smallpdf.com/sign-pdf
Upload your PDF
Add your signature (draw, type, or upload)
Place it, then download the signed file
Free for a few documents per day
✅ Preview App (Mac Only)
Open the PDF in Preview
Click the Markup icon
Click Sign and add or select your signature
Drag it into place and save
✅ PDFescape (Web-Based)
Visit pdfescape.com
Choose Free Online PDF Editor
Upload your PDF
Use Insert > Freehand to draw your signature
Save/download the signed file
Free for documents under 10MB or 100 pages
💳 Paid Services (Optional)
If you already use any of these, they work great—but note they may require a subscription after a free trial:
DocuSign
HelloSign
SignNow