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Do signatures need to be dated?
Do signatures need to be dated?
Posted
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:19:44 GMT
by
Thomas Dzelzainis
Dear HMLR support team, I hope this will be a simple question. I am currently buying some garden land from a neighbour, and we have filled out form TP1, and I have used the standard text for execution by an individual from practice guide 8. "Signed as a deed* by (full name of individual) in the presence of Signature:_______________ Signature of witness:___________________ Name (in BLOCK CAPITALS):________________ Address:_________________" After signing was complete, it was remarked that there was no entry for the date of signature. I checked online and it seems that a date is not needed in the execution panel, as the form is dated elsewhere. I just wanted to check that is correct and I don't have to add an entry for date to the execution text. Many thanks, Tom.
Posted
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:34:26 GMT
by
Adam Hookway
Dear Tom - you date the deed itself and not the execution/signatures
Posted
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:34:05 GMT
by
Thomas Dzelzainis
Dear Adam, Thanks for clearing that up. An also thanks for your patience answering my question, I saw when re-reading the form, after having seen your reply, that the notes next to the execution panel refer to dating the form in panel 4, so I realise the answer to my question was right there on the form! Apologies for not noticing that earlier. Thanks again for the quick response. Tom.
Posted
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:03:32 GMT
by
Adam Hookway
Dear Tom - zero apologies necessary. The forms/notes hopefully help users but as they are unfamiliar and dealing with property can be stressful, sometimes it's best to ask
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