The PDF editor that keeps citizen data off third-party servers
Fill and sign government forms directly in the browser. SimplePDF processes everything client-side - no server uploads, no citizen data exposure, no installs.
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Government forms shouldn't require software installs
Common government PDF workflows
Tax forms (W-4, W-9, 1099)
Citizens and contractors fill federal and state tax forms in the browser. No printing, no scanning, no mailing sensitive information.
Immigration forms (USCIS)
Applicants complete I-130, I-485, N-400, and other USCIS forms digitally with proper signatures.
Benefits & social services applications
Residents fill social services applications, food assistance forms, and housing applications in the browser on any device.
Permits & licensing forms
Businesses and individuals complete permit applications, professional license renewals, and regulatory filings digitally.
Internal agency forms
Employees fill travel authorizations, expense reports, and HR forms without installing desktop software.
Public records requests (FOIA)
Citizens submit FOIA and public records requests by filling and signing standardized forms in the browser.
Privacy-first by design
SimplePDF processes documents entirely in the browser. Citizen PII - Social Security numbers, tax information, immigration details - never transits via our servers. Even storage uploads go directly from the client to the target using presigned URLs.
What we do
- Client-side PDF processing (documents never leave the browser)
- Direct-to-storage uploads via presigned URLs (no server transit)
- Bring Your Own Storage (S3, Azure Blob)
What this means for your agency
- Zero citizen data exposure - nothing touches SimplePDF's servers
- No third-party data handling to audit or disclose
- Full control over where documents are stored
How it works
Link to the form
Publish a link to any government PDF form on your agency website - or embed the editor directly in your citizen portal.
Citizen fills the form
Citizens open the form in their browser. No software to install, no accounts required. Works on any device, including mobile.
Download or submit
Citizens download the completed PDF for submission, or - if embedded - the form routes directly to your agency system via webhooks.
For govtech platforms and citizen portals
Embed SimplePDF directly into your government application. Citizens fill and sign PDFs without leaving your platform.
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Go ahead - fill it out, sign it, download it. No account needed. Nothing leaves your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Does SimplePDF process citizen data on its servers?
No. SimplePDF processes all PDFs directly in your browser. Documents containing Social Security numbers, tax information, and personal details are never sent to SimplePDF's servers, on any plan.
Can agencies embed SimplePDF into their citizen portals?
Yes. SimplePDF can be embedded as an iframe or integrated via our React, vanilla JS, or web component packages. Documents stay in the browser, and completed PDFs can be sent to your backend via webhooks. Learn more about our embed options.
Which government forms are available?
SimplePDF hosts 270+ fillable government forms including IRS tax forms, USCIS immigration forms, CMS healthcare forms, and SSA forms.
Does SimplePDF meet government security requirements?
SimplePDF's client-side architecture means no citizen data is processed on or stored by our servers. This eliminates the most common compliance concerns. For Bring Your Own Storage configurations, your agency retains full control of document storage infrastructure.
Do citizens need to create an account?
No. The free tier requires no account. Citizens simply open the form link and start filling.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes. SimplePDF works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile - no app install required.
Statistics sourced from: NASCIO State CIO Survey on government PDF usage; Forrester Government Experience Index on form abandonment; OMB Information Collection Budget on paperwork processing costs. SimplePDF processes documents in the user's browser and never stores citizen data on its servers.