How to Add Witness Signature in DocuSign

Quick summary

Adding a witness signature in DocuSign requires setting up a witness group as a separate recipient on your envelope, so the witness is automatically notified by email after the primary signer completes their part.

Steps

1. Start a new document by clicking 'Start'.
2. Click 'Upload' and select 'Desktop' to add your document.
3. Enter the email address of the primary signer.
4. Select '+Add recipient' to add another signing party.
5. Add the witness as a separate recipient in the recipients list.
6. Click the drop-down arrow next to the witness recipient's role field.
7. Select 'Signs with Witness' from the drop-down options.
8. Note that a witness group is now added as a recipient to enable witnessed signing.
9. Click 'Next' to enter the document editor.
10. Drag and drop signature fields for both the signer and the witness onto the document in the appropriate locations.
11. Click 'Preview' to review the document layout.
12. Confirm that the witness will receive an email notification to sign after the primary signer completes their part.
13. Understand that the signer fills in witness details when opening the envelope, and the witness receives an email asking them to witness the signature once signing is complete.