How to sign documents on iPhone

By Andy Sansom
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Important business? Here's how to sign documents on iPhone

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You need to know how to sign documents on iPhone. After all, when was the last time you signed for something with a pen? It’s quick and easy and important for all kinds of tasks that proper adults do almost every day (I've heard). 

Many contracts like lease agreements and bank information are handled almost solely online now, and with the rise of remote work, no one has time to send a signed letter in the mail. Whether you need to sign a scan of some paperwork or just add a signature to an email, it’s easy to sign documents on iPhone. 

How to sign documents on iPhone

  1.  Open the document in Photos 
  2.  Tap Edit 
  3.  Tap the pen symbol 
  4.  Tap on the + and tap Signature 
  5. Sign and tap done

Read on to see detailed instructions for each step.

1. Open the document in the Photos app and tap edit. 

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2. Tap pen tip symbol in the top right corner.

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3.  Tap the + symbol in the bottom right and then tap Signature.

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4. Sign, then tap Done.

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5. Drag the signature to wherever you want and then tap Done.

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There you go! Happy signing. Make sure you always read the small print first of course.

If you’re on the hunt for more iPhone guides, you’re in luck. Check out how to back up your iPhone and save those important documents. You could also try how to enable dark mode on iPhone or even speed up your phone by learning how to clear RAM on iPhone.

Andy Sansom
Andy Sansom
Trainee Writer

Andy is Tom’s Guide’s Trainee Writer, which means that he currently writes about pretty much everything we cover. He has previously worked in copywriting and content writing both freelance and for a leading business magazine. His interests include gaming, music and sports- particularly Formula One, football and badminton. Andy’s degree is in Creative Writing and he enjoys writing his own screenplays and submitting them to competitions in an attempt to justify three years of studying.