Home
Developers
Features
API for e-Signature Solutions
Upload a document for signing with text tags with Python Client using the API

Upload a document for signing with text tags with Python Client using the API

Use signNow’s API to quickly add text tags to any document, upload and send it for signing. Allow your customers to place text tags in order to preset the location, size and type of various fillable fields.

Node.js

Java

Python

cURL

Copy

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);
        }
    }

View full API reference

Add text tags to a document

Ensure faster document completion by letting signers upload and fill out documents with text tags for the most commonly used fields.

We provide developers with complete SDKs for all popular languages, allowing them to integrate e-signature workflows without writing a single line of code.
With our detailed documentation, integrating the signNow API is a breeze.
The signNow API not only provides you with e-signatures: use it to create fillable forms, request payments, and download & archive documents using simple API calls.

View full API reference

API Documentation

Learn how to get started with the signNow REST API, check out common API use cases, signNow SDKs and code samples.

See documentation

API Pricing

Once you’ve tested the signNow API in sandbox, choose the API subscription plan that best suits your business needs.

See pricing