How to audit a pdf form for completion status
- Step 1Upload the submitted PDF form — Drop the received PDF into the extractor.
- Step 2Extract all field values — Export the complete field list including empty fields.
- Step 3Filter for empty required fields — In the JSON or CSV output, filter for null or empty values on required fields.
- Step 4Contact the submitter for completion — List the incomplete fields and request the submitter to complete and resubmit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I identify which fields are required vs optional?+
The PDF's form field properties include a 'required' flag. The JSON output includes this flag for each field where it is set.
Can I automate form completion auditing?+
Yes — use a PDF form extraction API to automate auditing of incoming form submissions and trigger notifications for incomplete fields.
Does this work for digitally signed PDF forms?+
Yes — form field values are read from the PDF form data layer. Digital signature fields show as signed or unsigned in the output.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.