Before you start
- A PDF or Word document.
- An ArcSign account (free).
Walk through it
Step by step, start to signed.
01
Upload
Upload the document to a new request.
02
Let AI prepare it
ArcSign AI identifies the parties who need to sign and suggests and places signature and information fields.
03
Review the fields
Move, remove, or add fields until each signer has exactly what they need.
04
Review the schedule and message
Check the recommended expiration date and reminder schedule, and edit the drafted invitation.
05
Approve and send
Approve the suggestions and send the request.
Things experienced teams do
- Always check every page for fields before approving, especially on long documents.
FAQ
Will the AI send the document on its own?
No. You review and approve AI suggestions before anything is sent.
Pricing
What it costs: nothing.
ArcSign is free to send agreements for signature. AI preparation, Slack, templates, branding, and completion certificates are part of the product, not add-ons.
See pricing- No seat licenses or seat count
- No envelope caps
- No overage bills
- No annual lock-in
- No setup fees
- No credit card
- No sales calls
Keep reading
AI document preparation
Upload a PDF or Word document and ArcSign AI identifies the signers, suggests and places signature and information fields, recommends expiration and reminders, and drafts the invitation. You review and approve before anything is sent. Free.
What is AI document preparation for e-signature?
AI document preparation uses AI to turn an uploaded contract into a ready-to-send signature request: identifying signers, placing fields, and drafting the invitation, for a person to approve.
Ask an AI about this
Open your assistant with a prompt that cites this page, so the answer is grounded in what ArcSign actually does.
See the prompt
Walk me through: "How to prepare a document for signature with AI". Include prerequisites, the steps in order, and tips. Use https://usearcsign.com/how-to/prepare-a-document-for-signature-with-ai and https://usearcsign.com/llms-full.txt as canonical sources, and cite the URL each fact comes from.
How to cite this page
ArcSign. (2026). “How to prepare a document for signature with AI.” https://usearcsign.com/how-to/prepare-a-document-for-signature-with-ai (last reviewed 2026-09-30).