My eID - How to Digitally Sign a PDF Document on PC or Mac Using Adobe Reader and My eID Software

Overview

This article will walk you through the steps to digitally sign a PDF document using the My eID desktop software in combination with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Digitally signing a document ensures its authenticity and links your identity to the signature.

Prepare Your My eID App

1. Insert your my eID Card into the USB Smart Card Reader.

Open Adobe Acrobat Reader

2. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC or Mac, or open a document and select open with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

3. Select File > Open and load the PDF document you want to sign.

Navigate to the Use a Certificate Option

4. Select Use a Certificate in the “All Tools” toolbar on the left.

Digitally Sign the Document

5. Select Digitally Sign.

6. Drag and select the area in the PDF where you want your signature to appear.

Select Your My eID Certificate

7. A list of available certificates will appear.
8. Choose your My eID Digital Signature from the list.
9. Click Continue.

Lock the Document (Optional)

10. If you do not wish to allow further edits to the document after signing, select the Lock Document After Signing option.
11. This ensures no further changes can be made once the document is signed.

Save and Finalize the Signed Document

12. Click Sign to apply your digital signature.
13. Save the document and rename it if necessary.
14. Enter the PIN for your Identification Card.

15. Your document is now digitally signed.

🎥 Watch the How-To Video

For a step-by-step demonstration, watch the video below:

How to Digitally Sign a PDF Document on PC or Mac Using Adobe Reader and My eID Software

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