Timestamp PDF

Add an RFC 3161 document timestamp to your PDF using a trusted Time Stamp Authority (TSA) server. Proves your document existed at a specific point in time. No certificate required.

Internet connection required

Timestamping requires contacting the selected TSA server to obtain a trusted timestamp token.

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PDF Documents

Your files never leave your device.

How It Works

1

Upload PDF

Select the PDF document you want to timestamp

2

Choose TSA Server

Select one of the trusted TSA servers

3

Timestamp & Download

Apply the RFC 3161 timestamp and download your timestamped PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a document timestamp?

A document timestamp (RFC 3161) is a cryptographic proof that your PDF existed at a specific point in time. A trusted Time Stamp Authority (TSA) server signs a hash of your document along with the current time, creating a tamper-evident timestamp embedded in the PDF.

Do I need a certificate?

No. Unlike a digital signature, a document timestamp does not require a personal certificate. The TSA server provides the trusted timestamp using its own certificate.

Is my document sent to the TSA server?

No. Only a cryptographic hash (SHA-256) of your document is sent to the TSA server. Your actual PDF content never leaves your browser.

Will the timestamp be valid in PDF readers?

Yes. The tool creates a standard RFC 3161 document timestamp (ETSI.RFC3161 SubFilter) that is recognized by Adobe Acrobat and other major PDF viewers.