Creating an Electronic Signature for Federal Filings

The IRS now requires a digital signature accompany the 941 and various other Federal forms when eFiled.

• When processing the 941 Form and clicking "eFile", the following window will open.
  • Click the “Click Here to Sign” box.

• The 941 Signature Selection window will now open up. 
  • If you already have created a signature, click the box I want to select an existing signature assigned to a PIN, select the signature from the drop down menu, enter the PIN for the signature and click "OK".
  • If you have not created a signature yet, click the "NEW" button and then click "OK".

• Sign your name by holding down your mouse click, to write your signature in the window as best as you can.
  • If you need to start over, you can click the "Clear" button in the lower left corner to start again.
  • When you are satisfied with the signature, click "Accept".

• Enter the Name and Title for the signature created.
• Enter the PIN using four digits and make something that you can easily remember. 
  • If you forget the PIN for the signature, it cannot be recovered and you will need to set up a new signature.
• Click "OK".

• The signature will appear in the "Forms Signing Tool" box.
• Click "OK" to continue on and open the eFile Client to eFile the form.

Related Pages:

Basic Steps for eFile

Read our guide on how to start eFiling.

Delete Filings

FAQ: Can I delete filings?

Managing / Updating your eFile User Account

Learn how to manage / update your account information on the Aatrix eFile Website.

Setting up your Payroll for eFile

Learn how to set up your payroll for eFiling with Aatrix eFile.

Checking eFiling Status

FAQ: How do I check the status of a form that I have eFiled?