Free e-signatures for small businesses

Free e-signatures for small businesses.

NibSign helps small businesses send contracts, agreements and onboarding forms for signature — with AI document summaries, approval workflows, and secure signed document storage built in.

Free for small businessesAI document summariesApproval workflowsSecure signed storageFull audit trailNo account needed for recipients
nibsign.com/documents/lease-agreement
Lease Agreement.pdf
Partially Signed
SignatureDate

Signers

  • DR
    Daniel Reed
    Completed
  • EC
    Emily Carter
    Viewed
  • WT
    Witness
    Sent
Audit trail recording
Three reasons small businesses pick NibSign

Sign, understand, and organize every document.

NibSign brings free signing, AI document review, and secure storage together so small business owners can move faster without losing track of what they signed.

Sign documents for free

Send contracts, agreements, waivers, onboarding forms and approvals in minutes — no paid plans or per-document fees.

Understand every document before signing

AI summaries surface key risks, obligations, dates, parties and payment terms so nothing important gets missed.

Keep every signed copy organized

Dashboard, audit trail, secure storage, search and email delivery keep every signed document in one place.

Why NibSign

Digital signing should be simple and accessible.

Many e-signature tools are expensive, complicated, or built for large enterprise teams. NibSign keeps document signing simple, secure, and free.

Free to use

Send documents for signature without complicated pricing.

Easy for recipients

Recipients sign through a secure link without creating an account.

Complete signing records

Track views, signatures, timestamps, completion status, and audit events.

How it works

From document to signed copy in minutes.

1

Upload your document

Choose the PDF or Word document you need signed.

2

Place signing fields

Drag and drop signature fields, initials, names, dates, text fields, and checkboxes.

3

Add recipients

Send to one person or multiple signers.

4

Send secure links

Recipients receive a unique signing link by email.

5

Collect signatures

Recipients review and sign online.

6

Receive the completed signed document

The final signed copy is stored online and emailed to all parties.

Features

Free e-signature software with the features that matter.

Everything you need to sign PDFs online, send documents for signature, and keep a clean record of every signing event.

Sign PDFs online

Upload a PDF and sign it in your browser — no installs, no scanning, no friction.

Send documents for signature

Place fields, add recipients, and send a secure signing link in minutes.

Free electronic signatures

Collect electronic signatures from one or many recipients at no cost.

Secure signing links

Each signer receives a unique link to review and sign.

No recipient account required

Recipients can sign without registering.

Multi-signer PDF signing

Send to one signer or a sequence of signers on the same document.

Sender signing

Sign before or after recipients, depending on the document flow.

Electronic signature audit trail

Every signed document carries timestamps, signer activity, IP address, and completion events.

Completed signed PDF storage

Access completed signed PDFs from your dashboard whenever you need them.

Automatic email delivery

Completed signed PDFs are emailed automatically to the sender and every signer.

Use cases

Useful for everyday documents.

Property and rentals

Lease agreements, tenant notices, warning letters, rental addendums, move-in forms, and acknowledgements.

HR and employment

Employment contracts, onboarding forms, policy acknowledgements, leave forms, and staff notices.

Freelancers and consultants

Proposals, service agreements, approvals, scopes of work, and client sign-offs.

Contractors and suppliers

Work orders, project approvals, supplier agreements, compliance forms, and delivery confirmations.

Small business admin

Company resolutions, consent forms, internal approvals, mandates, and signed acknowledgements.

Agencies

Campaign approvals, client agreements, creative sign-offs, and project scopes.

Why switch

A free alternative to expensive e-signature platforms.

Get the essentials of paid e-signature tools — secure links, multi-signer workflows, and a full audit trail — without the subscription or the per-user pricing.

Feature
NibSign
Other tools
Price
Free
Paid monthly plans
No account needed for recipients
Included
Often required
Upload PDFs & drag-and-drop fields
Included
Multi-signer workflows
Included
Higher tiers
Full audit trail
Included
Higher tiers
Signed copy emailed to all parties
Included
Varies

Comparison reflects common paid e-signature plans and may vary by provider and tier.

Security

Secure signing links and clear document records.

NibSign uses signer-specific links, controlled document access, timestamped events, and audit trails to help every signing request stay traceable.

Designed with security and traceability in mind. Electronic signature laws vary by jurisdiction. Users should seek legal advice for specific regulated documents.

Read about security
Unique secure signing links
Signer-specific access
PDF and Word document workflow
Admin dashboard access
Timestamped audit trail
Completed signed document records
No public browsing of documents
Recipients only access assigned documents
Completed signed documents are stored securely
Signed copies are emailed to all parties
Product preview

A simple signing experience for senders and recipients.

Documents
Your documents New document
Lease Agreement
2 signers
Completed
Employment Contract
1 signer
Partially Signed
NDA — Acme Inc.
3 signers
Sent
Supplier Agreement
1 signer
Viewed
Onboarding Form
1 signer
Draft

Sender dashboard

Document list, status badges, recipients, actions, and download options.

Place fields — Lease Agreement.pdf

Fields

Signature
Initials
Date
Name
Text
Checkbox
SignatureDate

Field placement editor

Document preview with draggable signature fields.

nibsign.com/sign/secure-link
Review & sign Secure signing link
Click to sign

Recipient signing page

Clean secure signing page with document preview and “Review & Sign”.

FAQ

Questions about NibSign

Is NibSign free?
Yes. NibSign is free to use.
Do recipients need an account?
No. Recipients sign through a secure link sent by email.
What file types are supported?
NibSign supports PDF and Word (.docx) documents.
Can I choose where the signature goes?
Yes. You can manually place signature fields, initials, dates, names, text fields, and checkboxes.
Can I sign as the sender?
Yes. You can sign before or after recipients, depending on the workflow.
Can multiple people sign the same document?
Yes. NibSign supports multi-signer workflows.
Will I receive a signed copy?
Yes. Completed signed documents are stored in the app and emailed to the sender and recipients.
Is there an audit trail?
Yes. NibSign records document activity, timestamps, signer status, and signature completion events.
Is NibSign legally binding?
Electronic signatures are generally recognised in many jurisdictions, but legal requirements vary. Users should get legal advice for specific documents or regulated use cases.
Can I review documents with AI?
Yes. NibSign includes AI document intelligence that summarises contracts, highlights risks, and extracts key terms from PDFs and Word documents.
Is there an API?
Yes. NibSign has a REST API to upload documents, add signers, send them for signature, and fetch status. See the developer guide for details.
Can I add my own branding?
Yes. White-label settings let you apply your brand name, logo, colours, and footer text to signing emails and the signing page.

The simple way to send PDFs for signature.

Whether you need to sign a contract, rental agreement, HR document, client approval, or contractor form, NibSign helps you prepare and send PDF documents for signature online. The sender uploads the PDF, places the required fields, adds recipients, and sends secure signing links by email.

Once everyone has signed, NibSign stores the completed PDF and emails a copy to all parties — with a full electronic signature audit trail attached to the document.