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# Uploading Documents

The first step in the signing journey is to upload the document you want to sign. This guide walks you through the complete document signing workflow.

## Document Signing Workflow

Signing a document in SignStation follows a simple 4-step process:

![Signing Workflow](\img\Gemini_Generated_Image_i5q0i3i5q0i3i5q0.png)

### Before You Begin

Make sure you have:
- Selected a **department** from the header dropdown
- At least one **digital certificate** configured for your department
- A **PDF document** ready to sign

## Step 1: Upload Your Document

1. Click **Sign new Document** button to open the Sign Document window.

> **Info — NOTE**
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> Make sure to select a department from the dropdown list in the header before starting the document signing process.

2. Click **Start Document Signing** to proceed.

3. Upload PDF Document

- Select and upload your PDF document
- Upon successful upload, you will be redirected to the **Configure and Sign** window

## Next Steps

After uploading your document, proceed to [Sign the Documents](https://knowledge.leegality.com/sign-station/signing-journey/signing-a-document/sign-the-documents) to configure and apply your digital signature.