Once a form is submitted for e-signature via the DocuSign integration, recipients cannot edit the form fields. All required information must be completed before the form is sent for signature. The form can only be signed by its recipients after it has been submitted for e-signature.
Why fields cannot remain editable after sending
Allowing recipients to edit fields during the e-signature process would create compliance, workflow, and usability issues. Quik! keeps form completion separate from the signature process so the document is finalized before signing begins.
Key reasons
1. Clear signing roles
If fields remain fillable, it becomes difficult to determine which signer should complete which fields. Signing roles are straightforward, but field ownership during signing is not. Completing the form before sending ensures the right people review and approve the final document before it is signed.
2. Better compliance and legal control
If one person signs and another adds information afterward, the integrity of the signed document can be compromised. Keeping the document complete before signature helps maintain compliance and reduces legal risk.
3. A clearer user experience
DocuSign is the signature platform and Quik! is the forms platform. If form completion happens inside the e-signature tool, the process becomes less clear for users and can reduce the effectiveness of the forms automation workflow. Any validations built into the forms process also may not carry over into the e-signature step.
4. Technical and integration limitations
Deeply integrating forms automation into e-signature partner systems is complex and costly. The DocuSign integration is designed to support signing completed forms, not editing them after submission.
What this means for your workflow
Before sending a form for e-signature, make sure all required fields are complete and accurate. After submission, recipients can review and sign the document, but they cannot change the form contents.
In short, once a form is sent for e-signature through the DocuSign integration, fields are no longer editable. Fill out everything needed before sending to avoid delays and reduce risk.