When I open the pdf of my return, why is the signature box blank?

[MaryK1]

If you efile, it is an electronic signature (your AGI or 2016 PIN) that does not appear on the paper form. 

See https://www.irs.gov/uac/signing-an-electronic-tax-return

[lllllljjj]

So it is normal for the paper form signature boxes to be all blank? It only said "self-prepared."

[MaryK1]

Yes, you should have received an email confirmation with an ECN number- that is your electronic signature and proof of filing.  If you need this, you can log back in and look for your 2016 taxes on your timeline.

[lllllljjj]

Thank you for your help!

[MaryK1]

You are most welcome, glad to be here.

[Cherri4u]

Why can't I sighn and file 

[BrandiLO1]

When efiling a return, there is no signature. 

[wells0513]

Thanks! It wasn't my question but 3 years later I was looking for an answer to the question and yours popped up on google and made my stress level go from 12 to 2 lol! Was stressing myself out badly so 3 years later your reply is still helping so thank you! 

[BobbyC777]

and 5 years later for me !  Same worries. This is my first rodeo!

[xmasbaby0]

@BobbyC777 This is an old thread.   When you e-file a tax return there is no physical signature on the tax form.  You sign it electronically by entering your AGI.   If you are ever asked someday for a "signed" copy of your return, then use a pen and sign on the line that says "sign here."

[BobbyC777]

@xmasbaby0

This is the sort of confirmation that will let me sleep tonight - thanks!