Talk:Signature

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what about signature history? do you know how old is this "thing"?

mx

I'm wondering the same thing. Signatures are an integral part of almost all Western culture and law. What is the legal foundation of the use of signature to create binding agreements? I found only one site that even seens to discuss it at all, and it refers to a thing called the "Prescription of Fontainebleau"? --SpeedBump

Normally I sign my name as C Pergiel. It is sort of legible, but it is definitely recognizable. I have seen lots of signatures that are completely illegible, but recognizable. I had to sign some stock certificates once upon a time, and "they" wanted my complete name written out, first, middle and last. To me, this wasn't my signature, it was me writing my name. So I am wondering what constitutes a legal signature? Must the name be legible? This question has bugged me off and on for years, but I have never gotten a satisfactory answer.

ccp