What software to edit a pdf?

Hi all, I have an application form that I can fill in with type script but it is a PDF file. Does anyone know of any software available for OSX that would allow me to edit a PDF so that I can type up some text into it before printing?
Thanks for any help

PDFpen is great for doing this. Check it out:
http://www.smileonmymac.com/PDFpen/
The demo version is fully functional, but puts a cute watermark on your page. The watermark comes out when you register for $50.
You can even use the program to make small edits to the existing text of a PDF.
I actually mainly use the program for other purposes, such as laying out pages of photos of assorted sizes with text from iPhoto:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=890119

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