Making a PDF file of an On-Line Form Before Submission

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PDF Files

Q. What is the advantage of downloading a .pdf file and filling it out instead of filling out an on-line application and saving it as a .pdf file?

If you download a .pdf file, you can take your time and fill it out at your leisure.  This means that you can make changes based on the input of other people like your lawyer, spouse, friends, etc.

 

There is a button at the end of the downloadable .pdf file that allows you to securely submit the application.

What is the advantage of using an on-line form instead of a .pdf file?

Some people think it is easier to fill out.

Q. Why would I want to save on-line application as a .pdf file before I submit it?

By doing this, you will have a record of your submission that you can e-mail to others or print out.  It's also a handy way to keep records.

 

Q. Do I need to save my application as a .pdf file?

No.  We will send you all your responses, and we will send you a link where you can download a .pdf file that is prepared for you on our server.

Making a PDF file of an On-Line Form Before Submission

Q. Do I need to print an on-line form?

No.  You do not.  You will receive a copy of all of the information that you submitted, along with a link to download a .pdf file.

 

Q. Why can't I download a PDF file before I submit it?

This feature is not available with our current licensing arrangement, but if you have a program that creates PDF files on your computer (such as Adobe Acrobat or PDF Creator) you can print your information to a .pdf file by selecting that program as a printer.

 

Q. Is there any way that I can create a PDF file before I submit my application for a pardon?

Yes.   If you have a program that creates PDF files on your computer (such as Adobe Acrobat or PDF Creator) you can print your information to a .pdf file by selecting that program as a printer.

 

Q. Can you tell me where I can get a free program that creates .pdf files?

Yes.  We recommend PDF Creator.  Click here to details:  http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/

 

If you don't like this program, this is a link to a dynamic Google search that provides other alternatives: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=create%20free%20pdf%20files

 

Q. After I install the program, what do I do?

Simply select the program that you want to use as a printer.

How to Create a PDF File