Upload a model or property release

Last updated on Jun 11, 2026

Learn how to upload a model or property release. You can upload existing releases that you've already submitted to Adobe Stock, or create a new one.

Purpose of model and property releases

When your content features recognizable people, private property, artwork, or distinctive objects, Adobe requires a signed model or property release. This ensures that your content is legally protected and ready for commercial licensing.

  • model release is required for any identifiable person. 
  • property release is required for recognizable private property artwork or distinctive objects. 

Upload a model or property release 

Once you’ve created a model or property release using Adobe’s release form or your own compliant release, follow these steps to upload it to your Contributor account:

Sign in to the Contributor Portal.

In the Uploaded Files tab, select the content for which you want to attach a model or property release.

In the right panel, select Yes under Recognizable people or property?, and then choose Search for an existing release or Create a new release.

Use an existing release to save time, or create a new one if the model or property hasn’t been added before.

To create a new release, select Adobe Sign or Bulk upload scanned releases

Use Adobe Sign to request and collect signatures digitally, or choose Bulk upload scanned releases if you already have signed release files and want to upload them in batches.

Note

The releases can only be PDFs, with a maximum size of 10 MB. 

When uploading a new release, enter the first and last name, email address, release language, date signed, and your role.

Once your release is attached, complete the metadata and select Review request. You’ll see the review listed under the asset in your Uploaded Files tab. 

Screenshot of Adobe Stock Contributor release form with the Review request button highlighted for submitting the release for review.
Selecting Review request sends the release for verification and links it to the asset. You can track the review status from the Uploaded Files tab.

Note

If your document includes multiple releases, you can upload them together; however, make sure each release is legible and complete.

Tips to submit model or property releases

Use the following tips to help ensure your model or property releases are complete, accurate, and accepted during moderation.

  • Ensure releases are signed and dated for all parties. 
  • Double-check spelling of names to match the release. 
  • For minors, a parent or legal guardian must sign. 
  • Upload high-resolution scans where possible for legibility.