# How does a contractor fill out a PDF form?

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/answers/how-does-contractors-fill-pdf-form_

A contractor can fill out a PDF form in Arthize's private workspace — free, with no watermark. A contractor merges a bid, permit and change order into one project file, signs a document from their phone on site, and compresses a photo-heavy progress report to email the client.

## Answer

A contractor can fill out a PDF form in Arthize's private workspace — free, with no watermark. A contractor merges a bid, permit and change order into one project file, signs a document from their phone on site, and compresses a photo-heavy progress report to email the client.

## More about fill pdf form

You can type into interactive fields and tick checkboxes directly.

Completed forms can be flattened so values are locked.

No printing or scanning is required.

## How to fill out a PDF form

1. **Open the form tool** — Sign in and open the fill-and-sign tool.
2. **Add your form** — Upload the PDF form.
3. **Complete the fields** — Type answers, tick boxes and pick options.
4. **Download** — Save the completed form, optionally flattened.

## FAQ

### How do I fill out a PDF form online?

Filling a PDF form lets you type into fields, tick checkboxes and select options, then save the completed form without printing. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I fill a form that has no interactive fields?

Filling a PDF form lets you type into fields, tick checkboxes and select options, then save the completed form without printing. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Is filling a PDF form free?

Filling a PDF form lets you type into fields, tick checkboxes and select options, then save the completed form without printing. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.