Should you sign multi-page documents only at the end?

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BeulahTElledge
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Should you sign multi-page documents only at the end?

Post by BeulahTElledge »

Hello,

When signing multi-page documents (such as contracts, school applications, parental consent forms, etc.), if you only sign on the last page, is there a risk that the previous pages will be edited without your knowledge?

Normally, important contracts with a lawyer are guaranteed, but what about smaller documents?

Do you usually initial each page or is there another way to ensure safety?

Thanks you!
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Dimitar - PDF-XChange
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Re: Should you sign multi-page documents only at the end?

Post by Dimitar - PDF-XChange »

Hello BeulahTElledge,

No matter where, or how many times, the digital signature is placed, nobody will ne able to edit the base content anymore, once it is on the document.

The original content will stay intact.

Regards.