Glossary
Signature request
Definition · Signature request
Signature request — A set of one or more documents sent to one or more people to sign, with its fields, recipients, and schedule.
In ArcSign, one request can include multiple documents and multiple signers.
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Envelope (definition)
A common industry term for one signature request, which may contain several documents and several signers. Many e-signature plans limit how many envelopes you can send.
How to send a document for signature online
How to send a document for e-signature for free: upload a PDF or Word file, add signers and fields, set reminders and an expiration date, and send. Step-by-step with ArcSign.
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ArcSign. (2026). “Signature request: definition.” https://usearcsign.com/glossary/signature-request (last reviewed 2026-09-30).