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Signature Specimen Form

A signature specimen form records an employee's full signature, short signature and initials, attested by HR or a manager. It lets the company verify signatures on vouchers, approvals, leave forms and statutory documents, and is essential for staff with signing authority.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

SIGNATURE SPECIMEN FORM

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Designation:
[Designation]
Department:
[Department]

1. Specimen Signatures (sign in blue ink inside each box)

TypeSpecimen 1Specimen 2Specimen 3
Full signature[Sign][Sign][Sign]
Short signature[Sign][Sign][Sign]
Initials[Initial][Initial][Initial]
Signature in regional language (if used)[Sign][Sign][Sign]

2. Signing Authority (if applicable)

Documents the employee may sign or approve
Financial approval limit: ₹[Amount]
Effective from

3. Revision (for changed signatures)

Reason for change
Earlier specimen dated
Earlier specimen marked superseded on

Declaration

I confirm that the signatures above are my genuine signatures and that I will use them on all official documents of [Company Name]. I will inform HR before changing my signature.

Signature of Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Place: [Work Location]
Signed in my presence
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]
Attested by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Three specimen full signatures for comparison
  • Short signature and initials used on routine papers
  • Signature in the local language if used
  • Authority level for approval roles
  • Attestation by HR and manager
  • Revision history for changed signatures

When to use it

  • At joining for all employees
  • For staff who approve expenses, purchase orders or cheques
  • When an employee changes their signature
  • When banks or auditors ask for specimen signatures of authorised staff

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add approval limits if used for authorised signatories
  2. 2Add a thumb impression box for workers who use it
  3. 3Add a digital signature reference if e-signing is used
  4. 4Keep it on one page for easy scanning

HR tips

  • Ask the employee to sign in blue ink in front of HR
  • Store the original securely; share scans only with finance or compliance
  • Collect a new specimen if the signature changes
  • Cancel the specimen when the employee exits

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Frequently asked questions

What is a specimen signature?+

It is a sample of a person's usual signature kept on record so that future signatures can be compared and verified.

Why do employers keep specimen signatures?+

To verify signatures on approvals, vouchers, statutory forms and other documents, and to prevent forgery.

Can I change my signature later?+

Yes. Submit a fresh specimen form noting the reason and date; the old specimen is marked superseded.