Sending a Contract for Signature via Adobe Sign

Last updated: May 29, 2026

A guide for Legal Ops, Contract Admins, and Business Users on how to send third-party contracts for eSignature using Adobe Sign in SpotDraft.

Overview

With the Adobe Sign integration enabled in your workspace, you can send third-party paper (TPP) contracts for eSignature directly from SpotDraft. There is no need to log into Adobe Sign separately, SpotDraft handles creating the agreement, pre-populating recipients, and syncing the signed document back automatically.

Before you begin: Ensure your workspace administrator has configured Adobe Sign as the default signing service for the relevant contract type or workflow. If you are unsure, check with your admin or CS team.

Adobe Sign can be set as the default at the following level depending on you workspace version:

  • Contract Type level: Manage → Contract Types → Signatories → Entity → Edit → Default eSignature Service → Adobe Sign

  • Workflow level (for migrated workspaces): Workflow Manager → Select the TPP Workflow → Signature Settings → Signing Services → Default Signature Service → Adobe Sign

What to Expect

What SpotDraft Does

What Happens on Adobe Sign

Creates the agreement with all recipients pre-populated

Sender places signature fields per signatory

Syncs signing status in real time

Signatories receive signing requests by email and sign on Adobe Sign

Pulls the executed document back automatically

Signer experience is fully managed by Adobe Sign

Records signing events in the activity log of CLM platform

Audit Trails document is generated based on interaction with the document.

Step-by-Step: Sending a TPP Contract via Adobe Sign 📝

  1. Upload your contract

    Upload your third-party contract into SpotDraft. Make sure the contract type/workflow is one that has been configured to use 'Adobe Sign' as the default signing service.

  2. Complete intake and approvals

    Fill in the intake form with the relevant contract details. Progress the contract through any required approvals before sending for signature.

  3. Add recipients

    On the contract summary page, add/update the required signatories under the recipient card. If a specific signing order is required, enable signing order and arrange signatories in the correct sequence.

  4. Send for Signature

    Click "Send for Signature" from the contract summary page. SpotDraft will automatically create the Adobe Sign agreement with all recipients pre-populated in Adobe.

  5. Prepare the document on Adobe Sign

    Click "View on Adobe Sign" from the contract summary page. This opens the agreement in Adobe Sign in a new tab. Place the required signature fields for each signatory on the document.

In this release, signature field placement happens on Adobe Sign's platform. You will need to assign fields to each signatory before the agreement goes out for signing on Adobe.

  1. Agreement sent to signatories

    Once fields are placed, the agreement is sent from Adobe Sign. Each signatory receives an email from Adobe Sign with a link to review and sign the document.

  2. Signing status syncs automatically

    SpotDraft tracks the signing progress in real time. You can monitor the status from the contract summary page or the activity log. Once all parties have signed:

    1. ✅ The contract transitions to "Executed" in SpotDraft

    2. ✅ The signed executed document is automatically stored against the contract

    3. ✅ All signing events are recorded in the activity log

⚠ Things to Know (V1)

  • Signature field placement happens on Adobe Sign.

  • Only TPP contracts are supported.

  • Adobe Sign supports documents up to 10MB and 100 pages by default. (500 pages on Enterprise plans).

FAQs 💬

Q: How do I know if my contract type is set up to use Adobe Sign?

On the contract summary page, when you click 'Send for Signature' you will be notified if the contract will be sent via Adobe. If it says "Adobe Sign," you are set. If not, contact your workspace admin to configure the contract type/workflow signature service.

Q: Can I change the signing service after uploading a contract?

The signing service is determined by the contract type and cannot be changed on a per-contract basis after the contract is created.

Q: How will I know when all parties have signed?

SpotDraft updates the contract status to "Executed" automatically and stores the signed document. You will also see the signing completion recorded in the activity log. You can also check the agreement status directly on Adobe Sign at any time.

Q: Can my workspace use both Adobe Sign and DocuSign?

SpotDraft supports native eSigning by default for all workspaces. A workspace can additionally integrate with either Adobe Sign or DocuSign — but only one third-party service can be active at a time. Within the workspace, individual contract types can be configured to use native signing or the active third-party service.

Q: What do I do if I made a mistake with the recipients?

If the agreement has not yet been sent to signatories, you can void it from SpotDraft or Adobe Sign and restart the process. Once the agreement is out for signing, changes to recipients are not supported in V1.

For questions about the Adobe Sign integration or help with a specific contract, contact your Customer Success Manager.