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Capsule 3: Creating and Sending a Document for Signature

Objective: Prepare and send a document to be signed.


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Steps:

1. Access the document repository #

From the sidebar, go to My Documents and locate the file you want to send for signature.


2. Select the document #

Click the checkbox next to the document to activate the top action bar and click on Prepare for Workflow.


3. Prepare for workflow #

Click on Create Workflow to start the signing configuration process.


4. Add signer(s) #

Use the Add signer button to assign who will sign the document.


5. Choose the signature type #

Select one of the following options according to your case:

  • Sign myself

    • Remote

    • Remote SMS

    • Cloud certificate

    • Local certificate

    • Remote advanced signature

  • Sign by other person

    • Remote

    • Remote SMS

    • Remote advanced signature

  • Sign by Legale user

    • Cloud certificate

    • Local certificate

    • Define by signer

  • Validator

    • Contact

    • Legale user

  • Legale mobile

    • Select tablet

After selection, click Next.


6. Adjust the signature position #

Drag the signature box to the desired location within the document and click Next to proceed.


7. Confirm signer and workflow #

Check signer details and click Next to configure the workflow.


8. Final settings and send #

Choose whether signatures should be in order or simultaneous. Set expiration for the signing link and decide if a signed copy should be emailed.
Click Send to launch the process.


9. Check document status #

After sending, the document status will change to IN PROGRESS, indicating the signature process has begun.


10. Email notification to signer #

The signer will receive an email with a secure link to View and Sign the document.


11. Signer reviews the document #

The recipient opens the signing link and reviews the document before proceeding. They can click Next to continue or Reject if the content is incorrect.


12. Choose the signing method #

The signer selects how they want to sign:

  • Input: Type your name.

  • Draw: Sign using a mouse or touchpad.

  • Upload: Use a pre-generated signature image.

Once ready, click Sign.


13. Confirmation of successful signature #

A success message is shown. The signed document will be sent automatically to the email address of the signer.


14. Email confirmation to the signer #

The signer receives an email titled “Document signed”, with secure links to:

  • Download the signed document

  • Access evidences


15. Visual confirmation of embedded signature #

The document now includes the electronic signature block with metadata (name, timestamp, QR, geolocation, etc.).


16. Document status is updated #

Back in My Documents, the file’s status changes to SIGNED, confirming that the process was completed successfully.

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