How to Validate DocuSign Signature

Quick summary

Validating a DocuSign signature confirms that a signed document is authentic and has not been altered after signing. This process involves downloading the signed PDF from DocuSign and running it through a digital signature verifier to confirm document integrity.

Steps

1. Click the completed document in DocuSign after it has been signed.
2. Download the completed document by clicking the Download button — the file is typically exported in PDF format.
3. Select Combine all PDFs into a single file to merge documents before downloading.
4. Click Download to save the combined PDF to your device.
5. Visit a digital signature verifier site, then click the Upload button to add the downloaded document.
6. Click Initiate Verification to begin the signature validation process.
7. Review the signature status displayed by the verifier — it should confirm the signature is valid and the document has not been altered since signing.
8. Click View Details to inspect the full signature details and certificate information.
9. Confirm the verifier shows that the document integrity is intact and no modifications were made after the signatures were applied.