How to Create a Form or Waiver

How to Create a Form or Waiver: A Step-by-Step Guide

Chasing down paper forms and signatures is nobody's idea of a good time. With SignUpGenius, you can collect information and signatures from your participants without printing a single page.

This video walks through how to build and publish a form or waiver from start to finish. You'll learn how to add fields, turn a form into a signed waiver, and share it with your group.

In just a few steps, you can:

• Create a form or waiver for any event, program, or registration
• Add standard fields or custom questions for anything specific to your group
• Turn a form into a waiver with a signature line
• Require the form or waiver before someone can check out
• Publish and share your form with a link or QR code

What Goes Into Building Your Form or Waiver

Every form starts with the same basic shape: a title, a set of fields, and a way to share it. From there, you fill in the details that make it yours.

• You'll start with the basics — a title, description, and a contact for questions. If your form is tied to an in-person event, you can add the date, time, and location too.
• Next, you'll build your form. Drag on standard fields for things like name and address, or add a custom question for anything specific to your group.
• To turn your form into a waiver, add a waiver text block and a signature line. Participants sign before they can submit.
• You can require the form or waiver of anyone checking out, so no one slips through without signing.
• Need to collect a few different sets of information? You can add more than one form before you publish.
• Then you'll give it one last look and publish it to start collecting responses.

Need the full walkthrough?

This video covers the big picture. For click-by-click instructions on every step, visit our Help Center.

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Genius Tip

Requiring a waiver at checkout means you never have to chase down a missing signature after the fact — it's built into the sign-up step itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do participants need an account to fill out a form?
No. Participants can complete and sign a form without creating an account. They just need the link you share with them.

Is creating a form or waiver free?
Yes. You can create a form or waiver on the Free plan with no cost and no credit card required. Paid plans add features like removing ads and higher email and text limits.

Can I add a signature line to my form?
Yes. Add a waiver text block and a signature line to turn any form into a waiver participants sign digitally before submitting.

Can I require the form before someone checks out?
Yes. You can require the form or waiver of anyone checking out, so it's never optional when it matters.