In certain lines of business, such as engineering and surveying, there is a requirement for a seal to be applied to a document when it is approved. Digital signatures can provide a mechanism with stronger trust and assurance than a sealed paper document, while providing potential process improvements. This document discusses how to set up Adobe Acrobat 7 to apply digital signatures which still have the “look” of a seal or an inked signature and some basics on applying digital signatures. [Download]
