How-To Guides
56 step-by-step guides for signing every type of document online. Each guide covers the document type, the signing process, and the legal framework — so you know exactly what you're signing and why it's valid.
All documents are signed with SHA-256 certificates and legally binding under ESIGN, eIDAS, and ECA. New to Signbee? Start with How to Sign a Document for Free.
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Business Contracts
(11)NDAs, service agreements, partnership agreements, consulting contracts, and more.
How to Sign an NDA Online
Sign a mutual or one-way NDA online in under 60 seconds.
How to Sign a Contract Online
Sign any contract online with legally binding e-signatures.
How to Sign a Service Agreement Online
Sign service agreements online in seconds — free for freelancers, agencies, and consultants.
How to Sign a Partnership Agreement Online
Sign partnership agreements online in minutes.
How to Sign a Consulting Agreement Online
Sign consulting engagement letters and advisory agreements online with e-signatures.
How to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement Online
Sign non-compete agreements online.
How to Sign a Letter of Intent Online
Sign letters of intent and MOUs online.
How to Sign a Vendor Agreement Online
Sign vendor and supplier agreements online.
How to Sign a Subcontractor Agreement Online
Sign subcontractor agreements online.
How to Sign a Referral Agreement Online
Sign referral and commission agreements online.
How to Sign a Sponsorship Agreement Online
Sign event and content sponsorship agreements online with e-signatures.
Employment & HR
(4)Offer letters, employment contracts, board resolutions, and retainers.
How to Sign an Offer Letter Online
Sign employment offer letters online.
How to Sign an Employment Contract Online
Sign employment contracts online — new hires sign remotely before day one.
How to Sign a Retainer Agreement Online
Sign monthly retainer agreements online.
How to Sign a Board Resolution Online
Sign board resolutions online — directors sign from anywhere.
Freelance & Creative
(3)Freelance contracts, photography and design contracts, and project proposals.
Real Estate & Property
(4)Lease agreements, purchase orders, and property management contracts.
How to Sign a Lease Online
Sign residential or commercial lease agreements online — free, legally binding.
How to Sign a Purchase Order Online
Sign purchase orders online — authorise purchases with legally binding e-signatures.
How to Sign a Property Management Agreement Online
Sign property management agreements online.
How to Sign a Real Estate Contract Online
Sign purchase agreements, offers, and real estate contracts online.
Legal & Compliance
(9)Waivers, consent forms, release forms, powers of attorney, DPAs, and terms of service.
How to Sign a Waiver Online
Sign liability waivers and release forms online — free, legally binding.
How to Sign a Consent Form Online
Sign medical, research, or media consent forms online — free, legally binding.
How to Sign a HIPAA Consent Form Online
Sign HIPAA-compliant consent forms online.
How to Sign a Release Form Online
Sign model release forms and media consent documents online.
How to Sign a Power of Attorney Online
Sign limited power of attorney documents online.
How to Sign Terms of Service Online
Have customers sign your terms of service electronically.
How to Sign a Data Processing Agreement Online
Sign GDPR data processing agreements online.
How to Use E-Signatures Legally
Legal guide to electronic signatures.
How to Sign an International Contract
Sign contracts across borders.
Finance & Payments
(2)Loan agreements, invoices, and signed payment commitments.
Education & Events
(2)Permission slips, field trip consent, and educational document signing.
Developer & Integration
(13)API integration, website embedding, iframes, mobile signing, batch signing, and automation.
How to Send a Document for Signature
Send any document for e-signature with one API call.
How to Sign a Document via API
Send documents for e-signature via REST API.
How to Add E-Signatures to Your Website
Add electronic signature capability to any website or web app — REST API, no SDK required.
How to Add E-Signatures to Your App
Add e-signature functionality to any mobile or web app.
How to Automate Document Signing
Automate your document signing workflow.
How to Embed E-Signatures in an iFrame
Embed the Signbee signing experience in your app using the signing URL in an iframe.
How to Sign Multiple Documents at Once
Send multiple documents for signature programmatically.
How to Sign a PDF Online
Sign any PDF document online with legally binding e-signatures.
How to Request a Signature by Email
Request an electronic signature by email.
How to Send Batch Documents for Signature
Send 50, 500, or 5,000 documents for e-signature in a single automated workflow.
How to Handle E-Signature API Rate Limits
Never lose a document to rate limiting.
How to Set Up E-Signature Webhooks
Get real-time notifications when documents are signed, viewed, or declined.
How to Migrate from DocuSign
Step-by-step guide to migrating from DocuSign's API to a simpler, cheaper alternative.
Getting Started
(8)Free signing, AI agent integration, mobile signing, remote signing, and verification.
How to Sign a Document for Free
Sign documents for free with Signbee.
How to Sign a Document with AI
Let AI agents send documents for e-signature.
How to Get a Document Signed Electronically
Get any document signed electronically in under 60 seconds.
How to Sign a Document on Your Phone
Sign documents on your phone.
How to Sign a Document Remotely
Sign documents remotely when parties are in different locations.
How to Sign a Document Without Printing
Sign documents without printing.
How to Create an Electronic Signature
Create a legally binding electronic signature.
How to Verify an Electronic Signature
Verify that an electronically signed document hasn't been tampered with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are electronic signatures legally binding?
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS Regulation (EU), and ECA (UK) for most document types. Limited exceptions include wills, family law documents, and court orders in some jurisdictions.
Can I sign documents for free?
Yes. Signbee offers 5 free legally binding documents per month. No credit card, no account required — verify with an email OTP and send immediately. See How to Sign a Document for Free.
Can AI agents send documents for signing?
Yes. Install the Signbee MCP server (npx -y signbee-mcp) to let Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf send documents autonomously. See How to Sign a Document with AI.
How long does it take to sign a document online?
Under 60 seconds from sending to signing. The sender submits the document and recipient details via API. The recipient receives an email with a signing link, reviews, and signs on any device.