No stamp on letter

[Alex03]

Hi. I just realised that one of our declaration letter from our family doesn't have a stamp on it. My mum signed it in front of her and the solicitor signed it as well but didn't put the stamp on it. Is that okay, or will it be a problem?

 

[Ponga]

I suspect that without the proper stamp, or notary seal, the document will not be valid.

 

[jomz]

Hi. I just realised that one of our declaration letter from our family doesn't have a stamp on it. My mum signed it in front of her and the solicitor signed it as well but didn't put the stamp on it. Is that okay, or will it be a problem?

Are you sure it didn't have a raised seal on it? It will only be visible on the original and will not show on photocopies.

 

[Alex03]

No I'm sure. My one letter has the raised stamp but I know this one doesn't. She said that not having the stamp wouldn't be problem because she still signed and dated it

 

[Ponga]

I have no idea if CIC will accept that, but...you paid for her to do it properly, which includes the stamp.

 

[Alex03]

Im really worried about this now. We were going to send this all away tomorrow but I'm nervous CIC won't accept it. We trusted that she would do it correctly and comfirmed us that it didn't need a stamp. Thank you for your help, just worried now

 

[Ponga]

If it doesn't need a stamp, why does she normally use a stamp?

How can she guarantee that CIC will accept her mistake?


There's not much you can do now, unless you want to send it back to her and have it stamped...at her expense.

 

[Alex03]

I'm not sure if she's ever used a stamp before, that why she said signing it will be enough. I don't know what to do now

 

[Ponga]

I guess all you can do is send it and cross your fingers.

I don't know what the actual criteria is for this, but having a raised seal helps to prove that the person is authorized to do this.


Good luck!

 

[Ponga]

https://www.simpsonnotaries.com/notarized/

It’s the Notary Public’s role to verify the identity of the person signing the document. The Notary will also confirm the signatory understands the meaning of what she or he is signing.
What are the steps to notarization?

* You must present valid identification (a valid piece of government issued photo ID with another piece) to your Notary.
* Your Notary will then ensure you understand and can attest to what you’re about to sign.
* The Notary Public then witnesses your signature.
* Once you have signed the document, the Notary will affix her or his stamp (or “seal”) to the document. The document is now notarized.
* Having a document notarized is the same as swearing under oath in a court of law—you are saying that the facts contained in the document are true.


I'd ask her about this and see how she responds.

 

[Alex03]

Thank you. I really appreciate your help. I'll talk to her as soon as I can about this. I found this on our official uk gov. Website
Get a document legalised
You get a UK public document ‘legalised’ by asking the UK government to confirm that a UK public official’s signature, seal or stamp on the document is genuine.
I'm not sure if that means a signature is enough.