Download the completed PDF
Once all signers have completed, the envelope moves to Completed status and the signed PDF is ready to download.
Downloading from the dashboard
The quickest path to a completed document:
- On the dashboard, look for Completed events in the activity feed — each one links directly to the envelope detail view.
- Alternatively, go to Envelopes, filter to Completed, and click the envelope.
- In the envelope detail view, click Download signed PDF.
The file downloads as a PDF with the same name as the original document, suffixed with -signed.
What's in the completed PDF
The signed PDF contains:
- All original document pages with the signer fields filled in
- Signatures and initials rendered directly on the page
- An audit certificate page appended at the end — see below
Audit certificate
The last page of every completed PDF is a Permissio audit certificate. It records:
| Field | Content |
|---|---|
| Envelope ID | The unique identifier for this signing request |
| Document title | The name you gave the envelope |
| Sent date | When the envelope was dispatched |
| Completed date | When the final signature was received |
| Each signer | Name, email, IP address, and timestamp of their signature |
The audit certificate is generated by Permissio and cannot be edited. It is suitable for use in legal and compliance contexts as evidence of a completed signing.
Emailed copies
When an envelope completes, Permissio automatically sends the signed PDF by email to:
- All signers — each signer receives the fully completed document (not just their own pages)
- The envelope sender — you receive a copy at the email address associated with your account
You do not need to manually download and forward the document to signers — Permissio handles delivery.