When a legal document specifies a "place of signature," it is referring to the physical location where the signatory signs the document. This information is important for establishing jurisdiction and determining the applicable laws that govern the agreement. It can also be used to verify the authenticity of the signature and ensure that the document is legally binding in the specified location.
To attest a signature on a legal document means to provide a formal confirmation that the signature is authentic and that the individual who signed the document did so willingly and with the understanding of its contents. This is typically done by a witness or a notary public, who signs the document themselves to validate the signature and the circumstances under which it was made. Attestation serves to enhance the document's credibility and can be essential for its enforceability in legal contexts.
L.S. is an abbreviation for locus sigilli, Latin for "the place of the seal," signifying the place within a written contract where a seal is affixed in order to bind the agreement.See http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/L.S.
The "Signature of Natural Person Signing Above" refers to the handwritten or electronic signature of an individual who is executing the legal document. This signature indicates the person's consent and acknowledgment of the terms outlined in the document. It signifies that the individual is acting in their personal capacity, as opposed to representing a corporation or other entity. This element is essential for validating the document's authenticity and enforceability.
It means the actual date that the signature was signed on the document.
In a legal document, the notary section typically includes the phrase "at" followed by a location, indicating where the notarization took place. This specifies the jurisdiction, confirming that the notary has the authority to act within that geographic area. The notary section also includes the notary's signature, seal, and the date of notarization, which authenticate the document and affirm that the signers were properly identified and acknowledged their signatures.
"Dated at" in a signature block typically refers to the specific location where the document is signed, often followed by the date of signing. It helps to establish the context and validity of the document by indicating when and where the agreement or acknowledgment took place. This information is important for legal and record-keeping purposes.
"ITS", or "Its" is part of a document's signature block and follows the company name and person's signature. Eg: ABC Company, By: [signature], Its: [Title of person].
What it means if it is a signature is that a person should have read and then agreed to the conditions on the paper. A signature usually indicates that a person understands and agrees with a document.
"L.S." near the signature line of a legal document stands for locus sigilli, which is Latin for "place of the seal." Long ago formal legal documents had to be sealed with a wax seal to be deemed valid. The seal was a symbol of prestige, as wealthy persons had the most ornate seals. That practice has generally been abandoned, but raised seals are still used by notaries public, courts and certain government agencies in certain instances. Since private seals are no longer in use, the symbol, "L.S.," takes the place of the seal and has the same effect as a seal on a document that would have required a seal.
Foot Note
"Its" on the signature line of a document could be an abbreviation for the person's name or initials. It is common for individuals to sign documents using their initials to provide a quick and recognizable signature.
/s/ on a signature line means that the signature is on the original document, not on the copy that you're holding. It is a representation that the original document is properly signed, but for some reason you only have an unsigned copy of the document. An unsigned copy of a document may be used for reference only or it may be a file copy (when it is not necessary to have a signed copy of the document).