Sign Freelance Contracts Online

As a freelancer, you sign contracts regularly. SigPDF lets you sign them in your browser — your rates, client details, and project scope stay on your device. Legally valid, no account required, from €2.08/month.

No server uploadLegally valid (ESIGN / eIDAS)No account requiredFrom €2.08/month

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Signing Freelance Contracts — Fast, Private, Legally Valid

Freelancers sign contracts constantly — for every new client, every new project, every scope change. Most online signing tools are built for large teams that collect signatures from multiple parties. They charge per document, per user, or per envelope. SigPDF is different: it's a flat monthly subscription designed for individuals who sign their own contracts regularly.

Every freelance contract contains information you'd rather keep private — your rates, the client's identity, the nature of the project. SigPDF never uploads your contract to any server. Everything is processed in your browser, and the signed file is downloaded directly to your device.

What to Include in a Freelance Contract

  • Scope of work — Precisely what you will deliver and what is out of scope
  • Payment and schedule — Fixed fee or hourly rate, invoicing dates, and payment terms
  • Revisions policy — How many rounds of revisions are included and what happens if more are needed
  • Intellectual property — Who owns the final work product after payment
  • Kill fee — Compensation if the client cancels the project mid-way
  • Confidentiality — Whether you can add the work to your portfolio
  • Governing law — Which country's or state's law applies to disputes

E-Signature Legal Validity for Freelancers

Wherever your clients are located, your electronically signed freelance contract is legally valid:

  • US clients — ESIGN Act makes e-signed contracts enforceable in all 50 states
  • EU clients — eIDAS Regulation: simple e-signatures on commercial contracts cannot be refused legal effect
  • UK clients — Law Commission confirmed e-signatures are valid for contracts under English law
  • Clients in Canada, Australia, India — Covered by equivalent national electronic transactions legislation

How to Sign a Freelance Contract with SigPDF

  1. Open your freelance contract PDF in the editor above
  2. Create your signature by drawing, typing, or uploading an image
  3. Place your signature on the contract
  4. Download the signed PDF — ready to send to your client

Frequently Asked Questions

Are electronically signed freelance contracts legally valid?
Yes. Freelance contracts signed electronically are legally enforceable in the US under the ESIGN Act, in the EU under eIDAS, in the UK under the Electronic Communications Act 2000, and under equivalent laws in Canada, Australia, and India. A simple electronic signature is sufficient for all standard freelance contracts.
Do I need an expensive e-signature platform to sign freelance contracts?
No. SigPDF costs from €2.08/month with unlimited signatures — no per-document fees and no complicated workflows. For freelancers who sign their own contracts, SigPDF is one of the most affordable and private options available.
Is my freelance contract uploaded when I use SigPDF?
No. SigPDF processes everything in your browser. Your freelance contract — including your rates, client details, and project scope — never leaves your device. This is important for contracts with confidentiality clauses.
What should a freelance contract include?
A solid freelance contract should cover: scope of work and deliverables, payment amount and schedule, revision policy, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality obligations, kill fee or cancellation terms, and governing law. SigPDF can sign any PDF contract regardless of what it contains.
Can I sign freelance contracts on my phone?
Yes. SigPDF works in any mobile browser on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Draw your signature with your finger, place it on the contract, and download the signed PDF — no app required.
Can I use SigPDF for every new client contract?
Yes. Your SigPDF subscription covers unlimited documents and signatures. Whether you sign one contract per month or dozens, the cost stays the same: from €2.08/month billed annually.
What if my client also needs to sign the freelance contract?
SigPDF lets you add your own signature to the document. You can then send the signed PDF to your client for them to add their signature. For automated two-party signing with tracking and reminders, platforms like DocuSign or SignNow offer signature collection workflows.

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