PDF Editing Issues

How to Add Two Signatures to the Same PDF Page

Bushra Parveen Oct 19, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user needs to know how to set up and apply two distinct signatures from different signers onto a single page of a PDF document.

How to Add Two Signatures to the Same PDF Page

Product: PDF
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Two different individuals (e.g., a husband and wife) need to apply their respective digital or electronic signatures to the exact same page of a PDF document.
Observed behavior: The user is looking for the correct procedure to ensure both signers receive access to sign the same page without overriding each other's fields or invalidating the document.

Before you start

Ensure that the document creator has properly formatted the PDF to allow multiple signature fields. If the document is locked for editing after the first signature, you will not be able to add a second one.

Solution 1Recommended

Request Multiple Signature Fields from the Sender

The standard method for allowing two different people to sign the same PDF page remotely is by having the document creator set up two distinct signature fields assigned to specific emails.

If you received the document through an e-signature platform, you cannot simply add a second signature field yourself. The document owner must configure this before sending.

Contact the document sender

Reach out to the person who sent you the PDF and ask them to add a second signature field onto the required page.

Assign email addresses

Request that the sender assigns each specific signature field to the correct corresponding email address (for example, one field assigned to your email, and the second field assigned to the other signer's email).

Open the updated document

Once the sender has updated and re-sent the PDF, open the new email invitation or document link.

Apply your signature

Click on your designated signature field to securely apply your electronic or digital signature, and then follow the prompts to complete the signing process.

Request Multiple Signature Fields from the Sender

Routing order: In many e-signature platforms, the document will automatically route to the second signer's email address only after the first person has successfully signed it.

Solution 2

Add Multiple Signature Fields Manually (For Document Creators)

If you are the document owner, you can manually insert two signature fields onto the same page before distributing the PDF to the signers.

Easy PDF Signature Management

Add and Manage Multiple Signatures with WPS Office

WPS Office provides a comprehensive PDF toolkit that allows you to easily insert multiple signature fields, sign documents electronically, and manage multi-party agreements effortlessly.

1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document that requires multiple signatures.
2. Access the signature tool: Navigate to the 'Fill & Sign' or 'Protect' tab on the top ribbon and click on the 'Signature' option.
3. Create the first signature: Click 'Create Signature', type or draw the first signature, and place it in the desired location on the page.
4. Add the second signature: Repeat the process by creating a new signature for the second signer and placing it in the adjacent space on the exact same page.
5. Save the document: Save the completed PDF document locally to secure both signatures on the page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the second signature field locked after the first person signs?

This happens when the document is set to lock upon the first signature to prevent further modifications. The document creator must uncheck the 'Lock document after signing' option when setting up the initial signature fields.

Can two people sign a PDF using the same computer?

Yes. If you are not using an automated cloud-based e-sign routing system, you can manually apply one signature, save the document (without locking it), and then have the second person immediately add their signature using the PDF editor's signature tool.

Do I need special software to add two signatures to a PDF?

You need a PDF editor capable of adding and modifying electronic signatures, such as WPS Office or Adobe Acrobat. Basic web browsers or built-in PDF readers may not support inserting multiple new signature fields.

Can I just paste images of our signatures instead of using digital fields?

Yes, for informal documents, you can use the 'Insert Image' or standard 'Electronic Signature' feature to place image files of your written signatures on the page. However, note that this does not carry the cryptographic security of a true certificate-based Digital Signature.

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