When Signing per Procurationem?

This term is taken from the Latin word procurare meaning “to take care of.” Now, when signing on someone else's behalf, the signature is preceded by p.p. standing for per procurationem. The p.p. is a signal to the reader that someone signed the letter on behalf of another.

How do you sign per procurationem?

If you are sending out these type of letters to make the same request from all of your customers or clients, you can use a signature stamp or the initials, “p.p.” This is a Latin phrase for “per procurationem,” which means “to take care of something.” It should be used if you are an employee who is signing your ...

Where do you put PP when signing a letter?

The letters “p.p.” before your signature on behalf of your brother indicate that the signature is under procuration (that is, on behalf of another with permission). You may type or handwrite the letters just to the left of your signature to indicate that you are signing under procuration.

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