Add signature to Google Docs (DOC, DOCX)

Create and add electronic signatures in Google Docs. Online signature software for Google Docs
Add signature to Google Docs (DOC, DOCX)
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How to add a signature in Google Docs

In order to insert your electronic signature in Google Docs, you first need to generate your eSignature. To do so, you can use an eSignature maker such as SignHouse. We're offering a free and secure electronic signature software which helps you add your handwritten signature to any Google Docs file.

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1. Select your document

You first need to select the Google Doc file that you want to add your signature to.

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2. Set the rules: who signs

There are multiple options. It can either be just you who signs, or it can also be other people. Why not both?

3. Add your signature in Google Docs

What's left is just dragging and dropping your signature over the document, and/or sending the document to other signees.

Draw & Insert a signature in Google Docs — it's free!

Adding online signatures in Google Docs is really easy. All you have to do is choose the G-Docs file that you want to label with your eSignature, and then you have to simply attach your signature anywhere within the document - multiple times, if that's the case. You can also eSign Google Docs files with other people as well, and the process stays the same: upload, configure, sign. At SignHouse, you can draw your signature and then insert it in Google Docs, as there are many ways one can create their electronic signature!

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Works on any device

If you're already familiar with Google Docs, then you might know how Google's app is available on all platforms. We've made sure that eSigning is the same. You can use SignHouse on any of your devices!

You get to save time

Electronically signing works the same as the good old physical signing, only it's faster online. Put it this way: putting your eSignature in Google Docs is way quicker than printing the file, adding your signature a couple of times, and then scanning the file again. You're also saving the Earth by not printing extra paper!

It's a simple process

Amongst the best parts of electronically signing Google Docs files is that you don't have to be PC expert. We've made sure that the electronic signing process is easy for everybody. See for yourself!

Guaranteed privacy

We understand that you're going to upload your signature and important documents when using our electronic signer software. That's why we're making sure that none of your files go away without your will. Electronically signing with us means that your privacy is respected at all times. More about privacy here.

Why add a signature in Google Docs with us?

SignHouse is built around the community, and thus, we know how much you care about your time. That's why we've optimised our product so that it can be used on any kind of platform. Whether you're a mobile user, or whether you're a computer user, we've made sure to make eSinging easy for you so you'd waste no time and encounter no issues while adding your online signature in Google Docs.

Handwritten signatures

Electronic signatures for Google Docs can be started from your all-time handwritten signature. There are multiple ways to add your signature into the PC: uploading a picture of the handwritten signature, drawing it, or using text with handwritten font.

Hassle-free experience

We guarantee that your experience with creating electronic signatures and adding them in Google Docs is going to be 100% hassle-free with SignHouse. As said before, our eSignature software can be used on any devices, and we're now adding the fact that the quality stays the same for all of the devices that you're going to electronically sign from.

Beyond Google Docs

You're now reading the story about adding your electronic signature in a Google Docs file. Though, there's more — at SignHouse, we've made it easy for you to electronically sign other types of documents, such as PDF files and Microsoft Word documents.

We're here for you

Our team of live chat agents is always here to help. We've built this FAQ section for the most common questions. Though, we get how it can't always cover the concerns of millions of users. Hence, you can always click the bubble in the bottom-right of any SignHouse page, and you'll be connected with one of our live agents that's happy help.

What they say about us

No-brainer pricing for a small business - or even big business, I reckon : - )

Tried the product. Worked like a charm. Never had any problem + the clean UI got us. Wish there would be more features, but I believe in the team behind.
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Harsh G.
Founder, CEO
SignHouse has been nothing short of convenient, efficient and fast. Oh and top notch customer support too...

Couldn't ask for more!
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Julie M.
Executive Administrative Assistant
SignHouse has made a big difference in the workflow of my business. Sure there are other, more mature e-signing platforms out there, but they are all convoluted and too focused on big, enterprise companies. It feels like SignHouse is on our side.
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Michael B.
Photography Consultant
Getting documents to parents is significantly simpler now. However, even more importantly, parents aren't getting lost in the signing process anymore. 👍
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Sandy T
Teacher
SignHouse was AMAZING for what we needed. "Do one thing and do it well" - they've nailed that, as everyone is very happy with the product here.

Looking forward to seeing how the product develops, as the team is super ambitious.
Kate Gross
Manager at Fixthephoto.com
"Simpler, yet does the job better than most of the clunky eSignature software out there"
"SignHouse cut down on our signing processes by at least 50% - and we were using eSignature software before as well"
"I just never thought signing documents can ever become a pleasurable experience"

Frequently asked questions

How can I insert a signature in Google Docs?

Follow these 3 simple steps to add your eSignature in Google Docs:

  1. Use a software like SignHouse to create your (free & quick);
  2. Download your signature -> Save it as PNG;
  3. Attach the signature to your Google Docs file.
Can I electronically sign in Google Docs?

Yes, and it's also free! Use a free eSignature maker like SignHouse, download your signature as PNG, and then attach it to the Google Doc file.

Can I sign a Google Docs file using my phone?

Yes! Our Google Docs signer works on any device: Create signature (100% free) > Save it as PNG > Attach it to the Google Docs file.

How can I sign on Google Docs on iPhone?

These three simple steps will get your Google Docs file electronically signed:

  1. Use SignHouse on your iPhone to create your signature (it's free and it takes 10 seconds);
  2. Save the signature as a PNG image;
  3. Upload the signature in Google Docs using your Apple iPhone.

Are your electronic signatures legal?

Our signatures are 100% legally binding, as SignHouse is built around US and International Laws concerning digital signatures. SignHouse eSignatures are on par with paper signatures, from a legal point of view!

Signing papers digitally started being equal to physical, handwritten signatures in the U.S. eSignature Act of 2000 (U.S. Federal Act) + the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA). As a consequence, laws in other countries have followed suit. SignHouse is built around these laws.

Are you adding an actual eSignature or just an image?

All signatures are a real, eSignature that is 100% legally binding.

We save important, relevant data (that can be used legally in all types of situations, including in courts) such as identifiable details of a person, IP addresses, etc, just so our electronic signatures can be as valid as digital signatures can get.

What about privacy and security?

SignHouse's signatures are secure for all kinds of businesses and companies. All our signatures happen on a secure, SSL-connected domain. Documents are not made public and unique keys are generated through SignHouse so that privacy and security are at the foundation of the documents on our platform.

How do my signees get to sign with SignHouse?

We've streamlined the signing process so that your signees can sign your documents with no hurdles at all — and with the smallest amount of steps required. It can take as little as 30 seconds! 

How do you compare to ______?

We have a generous free plan, so we highly encourage you to make the comparison yourself! It costs you nothing - and no hard feelings if you don't want to go with us.

We would really love to know what made you go with us or somebody else! If you could take a moment to write to us about that, we'd highly appreciate it.

What if I have more questions?

Then we're standing by to help. Contact us, and we'll do our best to help 🤗

What's different about SignHouse?

Free
SignHouse is completely free to start. Just upload a doc and start signing in a few minutes!
Mobile-first
What’s your cost of losing doc signatures just because signing didn't work on mobile? We fix that.
Optimized for 0 headache
SignHouse was made to simplify the eSigning. Long gone are the days of clunky solutions.
Trackable documents
Documents signed with SignHouse come with simple analytics that just don’t give you a headache.
It Just Works™
Big, old software is buggy, clunky and slow. Built with simplicity in mind, we make signing a breeze.
Fast
Fast to use, fast to load. The SignHouse experience will be snappy for you and your signers.

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