Get school forms signed without the backpack full of paper.
A simple way for schools, universities, and learning programs to send forms that actually come back signed.
The problem
Permission slips get lost in backpacks, waivers get photocopied and re-photocopied, and enrollment paperwork gets chased over email attachments that half of parents can't open on a phone. Most e-signature tools are built and priced for sales teams closing six-figure deals, not for a school office that needs forty parents to sign the same field-trip waiver by Friday.
The Docracy way
Docracy.io isn't built specifically for education — it's a straightforward, general-purpose e-signing tool that happens to work well for exactly this kind of paperwork. Upload the form you already use as a PDF, place signature fields, and send it out. Parents, students, or staff sign from a link with no account to create, and documents with up to two signers are free, which covers most single-signer or parent-plus-witness forms without any cost to the school.
Features
Free for simple forms
Documents with up to two signers, like a parent-signed permission slip, are free — no subscription needed.
Upload the form you already use
Keep your existing permission slip, waiver, or enrollment PDF exactly as it is — just add signature fields.
No account needed to sign
Parents and students open the emailed link and sign — nothing to download or register for.
Secure, timestamped audit trail
Every signed form keeps a record of who signed and when, useful for keeping files in order.
Flat pricing if you need more
Larger forms with more signers, saved templates, or multiple staff accounts run a flat $10/month — never per seat.
Use cases
- Getting a field trip permission slip signed by parents
- Collecting liability waivers before a sports tryout or PE activity
- Sending enrollment paperwork to incoming families
- Getting a photo or media consent release signed
- Circulating a volunteer waiver ahead of a school event
FAQ
Does Docracy have education-specific features?
No — it's a general-purpose e-signing tool, not a dedicated EdTech product. It has no FERPA-specific certification, LMS integration, or school SSO.
Is it free for a school to send a permission slip?
Yes — documents with up to 2 signers, like a parent-signed permission slip, are free.
Do parents need to create an account to sign?
No — they open the emailed link and sign, nothing to install or register for.
What if a school needs to send forms to many parents at once?
Larger forms with more signers, saved templates, or multiple staff accounts run a flat $10/month, never per seat.
Browse free templates · See pricing · Liability Waiver template · Authorization Form template
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