• To create a certified signature in Acrobat you first need to open a PDF file. 
  • Click on Fill & Sign in the top right corner and then on Place Signature
  •    Read the pop-up box and create the rectangle for your signature. After creating the rectangle you we see this screen:
  • Make sure that you have a new digital ID selected and click next. On this page select New PKCS#12 and click next.
  • Fill in your name and email address and click next.
  • Set a password. The stronger the better. This will be used when signing documents. Click Finish


  • You have now created the certified signature. To use your newly created signature. Click on Fill & Sign and then place signature. Draw the box where you want to sign. The following window will pop-up. Enter the password that you created and click sign.