Signing PDF Form !!URGENT!!

I posted here earlier regarding a couple of simple issues about file security, that although were not really necessary, were needed to reassure the client.
Now we have created a PDF form checklist that is attached to all job files and filled in by a member of the team after each process is completed, eg. design, artwork, repro, QC....
The form is digitally signed at the bottom and the fields that correspond to that section are locked, but when the form is picked up of the server by a QC for example after been signed by a member of repro, the signature has a question mark or a warning logo through it.
This is no real problem for us as it is purely internal and only for our benefit, but because of the nature of the work for aforementioned client they really want this sorting out so no warnings are flashed.
We are not really sure why it pops up and what it means, but it would be a great help if anybody could help us get rid of it.
Cheers.

The warning pop up, because the pdf has been changed. That is what a
digital signature is supposed to do. Each new signature changes the
file, therefore generates a warning from the previous signature(s). It
is not an error or mistake! You cannot nor should not be able to hide
the warning.
Mike

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