Draw or type your initials, choose the corner where they should sit, and download the initialed document. Like all FinSafe PDF tools, it runs in your browser.
How it works
- Add the agreement PDF.
- Draw your initials or type them and pick a style.
- Choose where they go — a corner or the bottom margin — and whether to apply them to all pages or a selection.
- Download the initialed PDF.
Your privacy
Initialing happens entirely in your browser — the file never leaves your device.
Your drawn initials are not stored anywhere after the tab closes.
Your documents are never used to train AI models.
Common use cases
- Initial every page of a loan agreement before sending it for signature.
- Initial each page of a lease so neither side can dispute a page later.
- Mark a hand-corrected clause with initials from both parties.
- Match a counterparty's request to initial all pages without printing anything.
Limitations
- Initials are placed as an image, like a simple electronic signature — they carry no cryptographic identity proof.
- If page margins are unusually tight, you may need to reposition the initials on some pages.
- Password-protected files must be unlocked first.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people initial every page of a contract?
It shows each page was seen and accepted, and makes it harder to replace a page after signing. For multi-page loan agreements and leases it is a cheap, sensible habit — though not a legal requirement in most places.
Do both parties need to initial the pages?
It works best when both do. Each party initials every page, then both sign in full on the signature page. The tool can be used by each person in turn on the same file.
Are initials legally required for a contract to be valid?
Generally no. Most agreements are valid with signatures alone. Initials add practical protection against page swapping rather than a formal legal requirement — though specific document types in some countries have their own rules.
Can I place initials on only some pages?
Yes. Apply them to every page in one go, or select specific pages — for example, only the pages with handwritten corrections.
Should initials match my full signature?
They do not have to. Initials are usually just the first letters of your names, written consistently. What matters is that you use the same initials throughout the document.