How to Get Electronic Signatures for Free Using Dropbox Sign | Updated for May 2025 Changes
Need a fast, secure, and free way to get signatures on legal documents? In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to use Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) to send documents and collect legally binding electronic signatures — without paying a subscription fee.
This video is fully updated for May 2025 and reflects the latest changes to Dropbox Sign’s free tier, interface updates, and signature workflow.
🖊️ What You’ll Learn:
How to upload legal documents like affidavits, agreements, or contracts
How to set up signers and signature fields (text, date, initials, etc.)
How to use the free plan effectively with current limits (e.g. 3 signatures/month)
How to send documents securely for signature and track status
How to download signed copies with timestamps and audit trails
🔐 Why Dropbox Sign?
Legally binding eSignatures compliant with ESIGN, UETA, and eIDAS
Easy drag-and-drop interface
Free to use for basic needs
Integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, and more
📑 Great For:
Lawyers and paralegals preparing affidavits or retainer agreements
Freelancers, consultants, and small businesses collecting client signatures
Anyone needing signed PDFs without the hassle or cost of traditional printing
🆕 2025 Update Highlights:
Removal of Signatures tab in Dropbox, access via Dropbox Sign separately
Refreshed interface with simpler recipient workflow
Updated document audit trail layout
Clarified free plan limits (now 3 documents/month with 1 signer each)
Streamlined mobile support
✅ Send, sign, and download your documents — all online, and for free.