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After signing

What the signer sees on completion​

After a signer submits their fields, they see a confirmation screen that:

  • Confirms their signature was received
  • Shows the envelope title and sender name
  • Displays the date and time of completion
  • Explains what happens next (e.g. "Waiting for one more signer" or "All parties have signed — a copy has been sent to your email")

The signer does not need to do anything further. They can close the browser tab.

The completed document email​

Once all signers have completed, Permissio sends a copy of the fully signed PDF to every participant — all signers and the envelope sender — by email. The email contains:

  • A confirmation message
  • The signed PDF as an attachment
  • A summary of who signed and when

Signers do not need a Permissio account to receive or open this email. The PDF is a standard file they can save, print, or forward.

What signers can access afterwards​

Signers receive their completed copy by email at the time of completion. There is no ongoing portal or account for signers — they cannot log in to retrieve past documents. If a signer loses their copy, you can re-download the signed PDF from your Permissio account and send it to them directly.

The audit trail​

The completed PDF includes an audit certificate as its final page. This records:

  • Envelope ID
  • Sender name and account
  • Document title
  • Each signer's name, email address, IP address at time of signing, and completion timestamp

The audit certificate is generated and appended by Permissio and cannot be altered. It provides a tamper-evident record of the signing event suitable for legal and compliance purposes.

Re-opening or modifying a completed envelope​

Completed envelopes are locked. The document and signatures cannot be changed. If you need new signatures on a modified document, create a new envelope.