No. Most phones have a built-in scanner in the camera or notes app that creates a PDF.

What page size should I use?

Use US letter size (8.5 x 11 inches). We normalize pages for printing.

How do I combine multiple pages?

Scan all pages in order to create a single PDF, then upload that file.

Can I upload a photo instead of a PDF?

We work best with PDFs. Use a scanner app to save your pages as a PDF.

What file types do you accept?

PostalForm is built for PDFs. Upload a PDF and we will handle the rest.

Do I need a printer or stamps?

No. We print, prepare, and mail the document for you.

Where can you mail letters?

We currently focus on mailing to US addresses.

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How-to

How to scan a signed form and turn it into a clean PDF

Scan signed paperwork with your phone, save it as a PDF, and mail it online in minutes.

Upload my signed PDF

How it works

Step 1

Sign the form

Use a dark pen and fill all required fields so the scan is easy to read.

Step 2

Scan to PDF

Use your phone scanner and capture each page clearly and evenly.

Step 3

Upload and send

Upload the PDF, confirm addresses, and submit for mailing.

Scanning tips

Place the paper on a flat, well-lit surface.
Keep the phone parallel to the page to avoid distortion.
Review the scan and crop to the page edges.
Save all pages as one PDF in the correct order.

Before you upload

Check that signatures are visible.
Make sure text is readable at full page size.
Combine attachments behind the main form.

What you get

• Turn signed forms into print-ready PDFs
• Upload from desktop or phone
• Address validation and USPS delivery
• Print options for color and double-sided pages

Pricing

Mail it without printing at home Pricing depends on page count and print options. You see the total before checkout.

Trust

Secure handling

Your PDF is stored securely and used only to print and mail the letter you requested.

Retention and deletion

We keep files only as long as needed for fulfillment, then delete them on a rolling schedule.

Support

Need help or a custom workflow? Email [email protected].

FAQs

Do I need a scanner?: No. Most phones have a built-in scanner in the camera or notes app that creates a PDF.
What page size should I use?: Use US letter size (8.5 x 11 inches). We normalize pages for printing.
How do I combine multiple pages?: Scan all pages in order to create a single PDF, then upload that file.
Can I upload a photo instead of a PDF?: We work best with PDFs. Use a scanner app to save your pages as a PDF.
What file types do you accept?: PostalForm is built for PDFs. Upload a PDF and we will handle the rest.
Do I need a printer or stamps?: No. We print, prepare, and mail the document for you.
Where can you mail letters?: We currently focus on mailing to US addresses.

Ready to send it?

Upload your PDF and we will guide you through the mailing steps.