Signature Field vs. Sign Document: Understanding the Difference

Is there a different between the sign field and the sign document?

Hi Jazmin,

Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. The sign field and the sign document are two different features. The sign field is a specific element you add to your form that lets respondents draw their signature directly in that one spot on the form. The sign document feature is a product like Form Builder and lets you upload an entire document like a PDF for respondents to review and sign in full.

So if you just need a signature on part of your form, you'd use the sign field, but if you want someone to sign a complete contract or agreement, you'd use the sign document feature instead. If you're looking to dive deeper into signatures, we’ve got guides on How to Add an E-Signature to Your Form and How to Use Jotform Sign that can help.

Reach out again if you have any questions.

I'd like to follow up with a related questiom. Does the jotform limitation for sugned documents per month refer to only jotform signature documents, or does it include standard documents that have a sign field in them?

HI Jazmin,

This just refers to E-sign documents. A form with a signature field would be considered a separate thing.

Please let us know if you need anything else!