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Last reviewed August 31, 2026
Meet iPetitions
A few clear facts about the platform and what it gives you.
What is iPetitions?
iPetitions is the world's longest-running petition platform. Independent since 1999, it gives people and organizations free tools to publish a petition, gather verified support, communicate with signers, and take that support to decision-makers. Discover why organizers choose iPetitions.
Is iPetitions free to use?
Yes. Creating, publishing, sharing, and signing a petition is free. Organizers do not need a premium plan, and iPetitions does not sell paid petition boosts. Start your petition free.
How is iPetitions funded?
People who value iPetitions can choose to support the platform. That support helps keep petition creation and signing free for everyone.
Can I pay iPetitions to boost my campaign?
No. There is no paid petition boosting or premium placement. Every organizer gets the same campaign foundation; your story, outreach, and community build the momentum.
Does iPetitions endorse petitions hosted on the site?
Petitions are created and led by their organizers. Hosting a campaign gives it a place to gather support; it does not make the campaign an iPetitions position.
Launch it. Grow it. Move it forward.
Practical answers for turning one clear ask into an active campaign.
How do I create an online petition?
Start with one clear change, name the person or organization that can make it happen, explain why it matters, and publish. iPetitions gives you a guided creation flow, ready-to-adapt templates, and an optional Writing Assistant. The step-by-step creation guide walks through the whole process.
Can I create a petition in my own language?
What does the Writing Assistant do?
It helps organize, clarify, and strengthen the words you bring to the page. You supply the facts, lived context, point of view, and final voice. Use it for a first draft or a polish, then make every sentence yours. For a human-first approach, read how to write a compelling petition.
How do I get people to sign my petition?
Begin with people who already understand the issue. Send a personal invitation, make the requested action obvious, and ask early supporters to share with others who care. As the campaign develops, post meaningful updates that give supporters a reason to stay involved.
Can I post updates and email petition supporters?
Yes. Organizers can publish campaign updates and send them to eligible verified signers. Update emails can be sent up to once a day and no more than three times in seven days. See how petition updates build momentum and how to keep supporters informed.
What is the difference between total and verified signatures?
The total count reflects signatures added to the petition. The verified count includes supporters who completed email confirmation. Your organizer dashboard shows both, so you can understand participation and prepare a credible delivery.
Can organizers access petition signer information?
Yes. Organizers can review and export the signer information collected for their petition, so they can organize support and deliver a credible result. Use of that information is governed by the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Does iPetitions promote or deliver my petition?
iPetitions gives you a polished public campaign page, signature verification, sharing, updates, supporter communication, and management tools. You lead the outreach because you know the people who care most, and you decide when and how to bring that support to your target.
Add your name with confidence
Signing is quick, and email confirmation helps make support count.
Do people need an account to sign a petition?
No. A supporter can sign without creating an iPetitions account, then confirm the signature through email. Find a petition that matters to you.
Why should I verify my signature by email?
Email confirmation shows the organizer that a real supporter completed the signing process. Verified signers can also receive campaign updates when the organizer has news or a new action to share. Worried about spam? See exactly what happens when you sign and how unsubscribe works.
How does iPetitions handle signer information?
iPetitions does not sell personal information. Petition organizers can access information collected for their campaign, and signers control available public-display choices. Read the Privacy Policy for the complete details.
How do I report a petition or signature?
Use the report option on the relevant page when it is available, or contact the iPetitions team with the petition link and a clear description of the concern.
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