What color pen do you use on legal documents?

Sign using a black ink: official records, business signatures, memos and work correspondence, and opt for a blue ink in case of credit cards applications. One thing is sure, never use a pencil or other colours of ink, besides blue or black, when signing any type of business, official or legal document.

Can you notarize in blue pen?

Always… blue or black ink are the only acceptable colors. Either are accepted in court. However, some may request that you sign in blue ink so that it may not be photocopied.

Which pen is used for self attested?

Self attestation means self-verified. Take Xerox or print out of your original marksheet, and sign the Xerox sheet with a blue ballpoint pen in a clear space on the front facing side only.

Can a legal document be written in blue ink?

Most commonly, either blue or black ink is used for signing documents. While both are acceptable, many people consider blue the optimal choice. Blue ink also indicates that the document is an original and not a copy.

Can white out be used on a legal document?

Not against the law, but erasures or white-out invalidates the form so that it will not be accepted. You have to start over gain If you make a mistake, you can line through it and initial it.

Should a notary use blue or black ink?

Black is the recommended ink color to use when affixing an official Notary signature or seal because it shows up legibly in microfilm or photocopies. There are a few exceptions.

What color is a notary stamp?

Black
Black is the most common color of ink selected by notaries when choosing stamp seal ink color. The only states with laws that require that their notaries have black ink in their seal are Florida, Oregon, Illinois, Delaware, Missouri, and Massachusetts.

Do notaries have to use blue ink?

California does not have any regulation regarding what color ink is used for loan documents or for the notary journal. Majority of lenders will accept either Black or Blue ink. Some lenders will specify what color ink to use, but otherwise as long as you stay with Black or Blue you are safe.

What Colour ink should I use?

Black ink is recommended for legal and official documents. (Chinese officials are so strict about black ink, they will reject documents submitted in blue.) The main reason has to do with copying and digitizing documents. Black ink just scans better than blue, which tends to show up very light.

Can you use red pen on legal document?

It’s best to use blue or black ink for signatures. Avoid colors like red, purple, and green.

Who will use green pen?

Following people are some of the gazetted officers,

• Police officers of Circle Inspector and above;
• District Medical Officer and above.
• District Civil surgeons, Executive Engineers and above,
• Indian Defence Tri-Services Lt(Indian Army)
• MLA.
• MP.
• Indian Army Subedar and Subedar major.

What color ink should I use on my notary stamp or seal?

The American Association of Notaries (AAN) can accommodate notaries with a choice of ink colors on almost any notary stamp or notary seal available on the AAN website. The choices are black, blue, purple, green, and red. The AAN recommends that you choose a notary stamp ink color that reproduces clearly…

What color pen do you use when notarizing a document?

Notary laws vary from state to state. However, for example, if the notary public is conducting a loan closing with a borrower, the instructions might indicate a certain color pen to be used during the signing such as blue or black ink. I hope this bit of information answers your question.

Do I have to use blue ink to sign documents?

Your question does not differentiate between ink color for signing documents vs. ink color on notary stamps. State notary laws may mandate ink color for notary stamps. It is good practice to sign documents with blue ink. Signing documents with blue ink helps differentiate between original documents and copies.

What color ink can a notary use in Utah?

In Utah, a notary stamp ink color cannot be black; it must be purple. Notarizing documents using an ink color that is not allowed by your state notary laws may jeopardize your commission and subject you to disciplinary action. In addition, it may cause delays and hardship for the document signer.