While processing 2020 License Renewal Applications we have found a number of issues centered around this years inclusion of electronic signatures.

1) Improper Electronic Signatures:

Per the instructions on page 1 of the 2020 Competition License Application and the 2020 Non-Competition License Application.

9. Sign and date the License Application and the Emergency Contact Form. ‘Electronic’ signatures are allowed using the signature function in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Cut and paste signatures will not be accepted.
This means that the electronic signature function in Adobe Acrobat Reader MUST be used. No other type of electronic signature will be accepted.

The Adobe Acrobat Reader validation information MUST appear in the signature field along with the signature.

Example of Signature with Validation Information:

Name: 59943966897__AE57DD90-00A3-4447-B9D2-9C38B7419697.jpg Views: 764 Size: 33.0 KB

To use this function on in this years Fillable 2020 License Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader must be downloaded and installed on the computer used to complete the 2020 License Applications.

A link to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page is included in the instructions on page 1 of the 2020 License Applications.

2) Missing Signatures:

We have received a number 2020 License Applications with credit card payment information but no signature in the Credit Card payment signature field. We cannot process Credit Card payments without that signature.


We will be calling applicants that submitted forms with signature issues over the next few days. Unfortunately License Applications with signature issues will have to resubmitted. If you are asked to resubmit your 2020 License Application you will be given additional time to do so.

Thank you all for your cooperation.