Preparing Your Contract PDF for e-Signature
Before uploading your document to SELISE Signature, it's important to make sure your contract or agreement PDF is well-prepared. This not only ensures a smoother signing experience but also avoids the need to cancel and resend due to formatting issues.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get your PDF ready for digital signing.
Step 1: Leave Space for Fillable Fields
When creating your contract, make sure to leave blank lines or spaces where the signer will need to enter information or sign. These include:
- Signature lines
- Name, title, and date fields
This allows for accurate placement of the fields by the user when preparing the document for signing.
Tip:
Avoid crowding content near the signing area. Leave at least 1–2 blank lines to ensure fields don’t overlap text.
Step 2: Review All Clauses and Formatting
Make sure your contract is complete and legally sound before uploading.
Check for:
- Spelling or grammar errors
- Incomplete sections (e.g., "see section 3" but there’s no section 3)
- Placeholder text like [Insert company name here]
- Consistent font and line spacing
- All dates and terms are accurate
- No internal notes or tracked changes
- Final version only (not a draft)
Tip:
Ask a colleague or legal advisor to proofread before you upload.
Step 3: Save as a Clean PDF
Save your file as a PDF (Portable Document Format) - this ensures formatting stays consistent for all signers.
When saving/exporting:
- Use clear filenames like NDA_AcmeCorp_August2025.pdf
- Avoid password-protected files (SELISE Signature can’t process them)
Tip:
Always do a quick preview to ensure the formatting looks good on your screen.
Tools to Edit or Clean Your PDF
Need to edit or fix a PDF before uploading? Here are a few free tools:
Final Check Before Uploading:
✅ The document is finalized and clean
✅ There’s enough space for signatures and text fields
✅ No sensitive fields are pre-filled unless needed
✅ The PDF is ready to upload and send via SELISE Signature