Today, I was reminded once again of the importance of original signatures in blue ink on official legal documents. I reviewed a court record alleging that forgery was committed on a piece of a legal document that was altered to be used as evidence in favour of the forger. Fortunately for the other party, whose name and reputation were defamed, they used to use only original blue signatures and keep those originals in their records. Beware of specific pen requirements in the instructions at the top of each form you can fill out. Using the wrong color can lead to a number of issues if your form is rejected or fraudulent activity is triggered. You never want to use a pencil for important documents, as it can be erased and tampered with. Wong says this is a possible explanation for why most government documents say, «Please sign with black or blue ink.» For many years, I have advised my family, friends, and clients to ALWAYS use blue-inked data, initials, and signatures to confirm the original document from copies. In my opinion, it is not wise to use black ink for legally binding official documents. Thank you for explaining the blue ink for signatures on the final documents. They should have talked about wills and powers of attorney. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, many people prefer to use their own pen when signing graduation documents. We understand their reasons, because we also avoid germs from strangers.

Or maybe they just want to use their «lucky pen.» I can usually allow signers to use their own pen – as long as it`s a blue ink pen. I have also had many lawsuits over the past 14+ years where a case has been decided on who has dealt most carefully with the proper execution (signature) of documents. Documents filed with a court, including applications, complaints and other applications, must comply with the formatting guidelines of the court`s local rules of procedure. These rules can be strict and vary greatly from court to court. In some jurisdictions, the rules do not specify what color of ink should be used on legal documents. However, other jurisdictions, such as the Ross County Court in Ohio, require that blue ink be used when signing documents. This rule is intended to ensure that the judge is able to distinguish between the original document and the copies. Failure to sign the document in blue ink in jurisdictions that require it may result in a court order to resubmit the documents, and you may also be reprimanded by the judge. It is always recommended to research local rules of procedure or consult a lawyer before submitting documents to the court. «You sign a legal contract with the credit card provider that only allows you to use the credit card. You break that contract if you give another permission to use your card,» says attorney Stephen Lesavich, Ph.D., author of «The Plastic Effect: How Urban Legends Influence the Use and Misuse of Credit Cards.» The investment company and the lender will want to quickly review the more than 100 pages of documents to obtain accurate signatures before closing the transaction.

The blue ink stands out in a sea of black ink. Plus, it`s dark enough to read and appear on a copy. Blue ink is also valuable when it comes to learning and other creative goals. Blue ink (and colors other than black) help improve memory response and have positive effects on the brain. They also help keep the creative juice flowing. However, the pen is more powerful than the sword. (Ask anyone who regrets signing their timeshare agreement.) So what color of ink is officially legal? All colors work. Let`s say your spouse is out of town and you want to deposit an expense check or discount for your partner.

You may have legal problems. I have also had many trials over the past 14 years where a case has been decided by who has handled the proper execution (signature) of documents with the utmost care. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, many people prefer to use their own pen to sign final documents. We understand their reasons because we also avoid the germs of strangers. Signing your name on a document or check seems like a fairly simple process. The same applies to the confirmation of a cheque for a spouse or child who is out of town. But in fact, all of these actions can have unpleasant legal implications, depending on how you do them. Some colors, such as red, are known to cause strong and/or negative reactions. This is not ideal when it comes to filling out professional paperwork. This leaves colors like blue that have a calming and calming result. This will help you better focus on the task at hand.

Complete documents and prepare important business correspondence. «We recommend that signatories to our documents use blue ink because this differs from our applications, which is especially beneficial if there are identification issues in the future,» says Angleton. As soon as someone puts his name on paper, he wants the words above his signature to become an indisputable law. For this reason, legal documents have strict rules to avoid loopholes, subsequent negotiations, and future litigation. In most cases, for example, legal documents must be signed with a pen. The use of other writing tools is rare: you don`t want to sign a legally binding document in pencil – although despite what you might have suspected, a pencil signature is still legally binding. You could sign with a pencil, and the document would still be legitimate. However, most people know that it is not recommended because common sense dictates the use of permanent ink. Pencil marks can be removed and the validity of the document questioned. This is because blue ink on paper, which is usually filled with many black (thin) prints, is harder to reproduce and easier to recognize. And Angleton says that because black ink is the most widely used printer ink color, it`s the simplest color that can be duplicated or copied via home software and a printer. When choosing a pen to sign a legal document, the quality of the ink also plays a role.

It`s important not to use a cheap pen, as poor quality inks are usually water-based, meaning they can be washed and altered or faded over time. Anyway, the pen is more powerful than the sword. (Ask anyone who regrets signing their timeshare agreement.) So what color of ink is officially legal? All colors work. Trendy and fun ink colors like green, pink or purple can also be problematic on checks. In general, most inspections are imaged or scanned with a very high speed scanner. Some types of scanners are unable to detect or decipher these unusual colors, which means that an inspection may not be applied correctly or may have processing problems. Lenders, title companies, lawyers, notaries, etc. may require people to sign a certain color if they wish. Everyone wants to make sure that signatures on closing documents are undeniably legitimate.