Create template via eSign API

Edit a Word document, add fields, and customize it as you need. Collect signatures after importing a Word document directly to your signNow account using the API. Make it easy for recipients to fill your document.

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Adapt a simple Word document for signing by importing it into signNow with all necessary fields for filling

Add text tags for required fields and determine their width and height. They will be automatically added after the document is opened in signNow

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public partial class RestSharpSamples
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Uploads a File and Creates a Document
        /// Accepted File Types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .png
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="accessToken"></param>
        /// <param name="filePath">Local Path to the File</param>
        /// <param name="apiUrl">Api host url</param>
        /// <param name="extractFields">If set TRUE the document will be checked for special field tags. If any exist they will be converted to fields.</param>
        /// <returns>ID of the document that was created</returns>
        public static CreateResponseModel UploadFile(string accessToken, string filePath, string apiUrl, bool extractFields = false)
        {
            var client = new RestClient { BaseUrl = new Uri(apiUrl) };
 
            var path = "/document" + (extractFields ? "/fieldextract" : string.Empty);
 
            var request = new RestRequest(path, Method.POST)
                .AddHeader("Accept", "application/json")
                .AddHeader("Authorization", "Bearer " + accessToken)
                .AddFile("file", Path.GetFullPath(filePath));
 
            var response = client.Execute(request);
             
            
            if (response.StatusCode != HttpStatusCode.OK)
            {
                throw new Exception(response.Content);
            }
 
            return JsonConvert.DeserializeObject<CreateResponseModel>(response.Content);
        }
    }

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Laura Hardin

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We were previously using an all-paper hiring and on-boarding method. We switched all those documents over to Sign Now, and our whole process is so much easier and smoother. We have 7 terminals in 3 states so being all-paper was cumbersome and, frankly, silly. We've removed so much of the burden from our terminal managers so they can do what they do: manage the business.

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Excellent platform, is useful and intuitive.

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It is innovative to send documents to customers and obtain your signatures and to notify customers when documents are signed and the process is simple for them to do so. SignNow is a configurable digital signature tool.

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I love that I can complete signatures and documents from the phone app in addition to using my desktop. As a busy administrator, this speeds up productivity . I find the interface very easy and clear, a big win for our office. We have improved engagement with our families , and increased dramatically the amount of crucial signatures needed for our program. I have not heard any complaints that the interface is difficult or confusing, instead have heard feedback that it is easy to use. Most importantly is the ability to sign on mobile phone, this has been a game changer for us.

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