Adobe Sign at the University of Illinois

Send forms electronically to be completed and signed

What is Adobe Sign?

Adobe Sign is an electronic signature application that allows users to securely sign, initial, and enter other information on an electronic document rather than a physical copy. The cost of Adobe Sign is currently free for all departments, but this may change in the future.

Routine approval processes can take weeks because physical documents must be walked or mailed for physical signatures. With Adobe Sign, electronic documents are automatically routed through the approval process as they are signed, eliminating travel time. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about electronic signatures.

How to Get Started

Before implementing electronic signatures, you must ensure you are in compliance with the OBFS Section 19.4.1 Electronic Signatures policy.

Signers: Signing documents using Adobe Sign is easy and straightforward. You do not need an Adobe Sign account to sign documents. You can preview the signing experience. You can also watch a video about how to get started with Adobe sign.
Senders: To start sending documents out for signature, contact your Adobe Sign Group Admin. They can connect you to your group administrator to configure an Adobe Sign account for you. If no Group Admin is listed for your office, please contact your Unit Security Contact (USC).
USCs: You can designate a group administrator to provision accounts for your department by completing the Adobe Sign Access Request form. Once the group admin has an account, they can add additional members to the group to send documents without further approval.

Additional Information

Training: Many guides and tutorials are available in the University’s Knowledge Base.
Questions: If you have a general question about the use of Adobe Sign, please reference the FAQ and Terms of Service pages.
Contact: Solutions to common issues are available in the University’s Knowledge Base. Additional assistance is available through the AITS Service Desk.
Metrics: Adobe Sign has quickly become a popular service. The usage reports highlight the volume and completion rate of documents over time, as well as active senders.