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Signature blocks

Signature blocks are the sections at the end of a contract where each party signs. They should reflect how each party is signing — as an individual, a company or an LLP — and whether a witness is needed.

Prepared by a retired English qualified solicitor (LLB, LLM) · reviewed · applies across the UK unless stated · how we draft

In more detail

A company's signature block should name the company and the capacity of the signatory, such as director.

In Scotland

In Scotland, signature blocks for a probative document include the witness's name and address, and often the place and date of signing.

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Reviewed 2026-09-24. General legal information, not legal advice.