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How to sign a form from your computer or phone so you don't have to print it out and scan it in

Fill out and sign consultant forms or owner's consent forms digitally using Adobe PDF reader instead of printing.

How to sign a form from your computer or phone so you don't have to print it out and scan it in
Shea Cullen, Registered Architect at Good ArchitectShea CullenNSW Registered Architect 9748 · Updated 24 July 2026

If you have been sent a form by a consultant, or an owner's consent form for council that requires you to sign it, consider filling it out and signing it on your computer instead. It saves wasting paper and its easier too. (Depending on how dependable your device is).

You do not need to get a paid app to do this. Using Adobe PDF reader is fine.

It will often try to trick you into upgrading. You do not need to do this to fill out and sign forms. PDF reader is fine.

  1. Select the A with the dotted box around it.

Typing a name into a PDF signature field with autocomplete suggestions showing

2. Click where you want to write, this will let you fill in sections:

PDF form fields for billing address email and mobile with a text entry box open

Adobe PDF reader menu for switching a text field to a signature

3. When you need to sign, click on the three dots ... in the text options, this will allow you to add a signature.

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