Seals, Signatures, Thumbprints, and Notarial Structure
VISUAL LAYOUT OPTIONS FOR EQUITY-BASED DOCUMENTS
STANDARD DOCUMENT CLOSING ZONE
__________________________________________________________________
By: John: of the Doe family, Trustee
House of Living Equity Trust
Without Prejudice, UCC 1-308
[Wet Ink Signature]
(SEAL) [Right Thumbprint (red ink)]
Private Seal of the Trust Living Soul Authentication
EXAMPLE: WITH NOTARY AND SEAL ALIGNMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal:
By: John: of the Doe family, Trustee
House of Living Equity Trust
All Rights Reserved, Without Prejudice, UCC 1-308
[Signature Here]
________________________________________
(Private Seal Affixed here) [Right Thumbprint in red ink]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of _____________ )
County of ____________ ) ss:
On this ____ day of ____________, 2025, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared
John: of the Doe family, known to me to be the living soul described herein, and who acknowledged the foregoing instrument by private capacity, and affirmed all rights reserved.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
___________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ___________
[Notary Seal]
SEAL PLACEMENT OPTIONS
| Type of Seal | Placement | Purpose |
| Private Trust Seal | Lower-left or centered below signature | Establishes the document as private record |
| Ecclesiastical Seal | Centered under religious or spiritual titles | Affirms divine authority |
| Fiduciary/Administrative Seal | Lower-right or upper corner | Used in official trust operations |
| Witness Seal | Alongside or below witness signature lines | Supports validity in equity or PMA forums |
THUMBPRINT AUTHENTICATION (Optional but Powerful)
| Location | Recommendation |
| Right of signature line | For living soul authentication (especially on affidavits, claims) |
| In red ink | Symbolic of blood/life — common in equity, ecclesiastical law |
| Above “Living Soul Authentication” line | Identifies signer as a real man or woman |
PAGE FOOTER: PRIVATE NOTICE (Optional)
This document is a private administrative instrument under equity and ecclesiastical jurisdiction.
Not for statutory use. All rights reserved. Without Prejudice, UCC 1-308.
BONUS FORMAT: SIGNATURE BLOCK WITH MULTI-CAPACITY IDENTIFICATION
IN EQUITY:
By: John: of the Doe family, Trustee
House of Living Equity Trust
Without Prejudice, UCC 1-308
(Signature) __________________________
(Beneficiary Seal – Left) (Thumbprint – Right)
EQUITY SIGNATURE & SEAL USAGE GUIDE
How, When, and Where to Use Your Seals, Signatures & Thumbprints
1. DOCUMENT TYPES & SIGNATURE FORMAT USAGE
| Document Type | Role/Signature Style | Seals Used | Notes |
| Trust Declaration | John: of the Doe family, Trustee | Great Seal (center-bottom), Ecclesiastical Seal | Official founding doc – use wet ink & thumbprint |
| Affidavit of Status / Jurisdiction | John: of the Doe family, a living soul or John-Sho: Doe | Authentic Seal (bottom-left), Thumbprint | Avoid “person” or “citizen” language |
| Administrative Notice / Conditional Acceptance | John: of the Doe family, Trustee | Certified Seal (bottom-right), Fiduciary Seal (top-left optional) | Include witness or notary if delivering to public |
| Declaration of Beneficial Interest | John: of the Doe family, Beneficiary | Beneficiary Seal (lower-left), Thumbprint | May include Trust Seal if related to trust benefits |
| Ecclesiastical Document or Covenant | Minister John: of the Doe family or John-Sho: Doe, Ecclesiastical Officer | Ecclesiastical Seal (center-bottom), Great Seal (lower-right) | Add holy scripture or spiritual mission statements |
| Trust Minutes / Resolutions | John: of the Doe family, Trustee | Fiduciary Seal (bottom-right), Certified Seal | Use consistently for administrative records |
| Notarized Affidavit / Claim | Dual: Trustee & Living Soul | Authentic + Notary Seal + Thumbprint | Signature line for both roles with clear separation |
2. SEAL TYPES, MEANINGS, AND PLACEMENT
| Seal Name | Purpose | Placement | Notes |
| Great Seal of the Trust | Symbol of trust’s founding authority | Centered at the bottom of trust declaration | Use only for highest-level docs |
| Fiduciary Seal | Used by Trustee to execute official acts | Bottom-right of resolutions, minutes, notices | Marks fiduciary capacity, not personal |
| Authentic Seal | Confirms original creation/authentic doc | Bottom-left of affidavits, trust letters | Use alongside thumbprint |
| Certified Seal | Marks a copy or notice as verified by trustee | Bottom-right or top-right corner of copies | “Certified true and correct” text optional |
| Beneficiary Seal | Affirms receipt or rights of the living heir | Bottom-left of claim/declaration docs | Only used when operating as beneficiary |
| Ecclesiastical Seal | Shows spiritual jurisdiction & divine law | Center-bottom of ecclesiastical docs | May include biblical references or cross insignia |
| Witness Seal | Used by private or trust-designated witnesses | Near witness signature line | Optional when no notary is present |
3. THUMBPRINT GUIDANCE
| Document Type | Thumbprint Required? | Placement |
| Trust Declarations | Highly Recommended | Right of signature or under seal |
| Affidavits of Status | Required for Living Soul Verification | Lower-right corner in red ink |
| Notices to Public Officials | Optional, adds gravity | Left or right of wet signature |
| Internal Trust Records | Optional, usually not needed | Only for highly sensitive docs |
| Ecclesiastical Declarations | Symbolic of divine creation | Near ecclesiastical seal or name |
Red Ink for Thumbprints is often used to signify living blood / life force. Optional, but powerful in equity.
4. EXAMPLE CLOSING FORMATS BY DOCUMENT
Trust Declaration:
By: John: of the Doe family, Trustee
House of Living Equity Trust
Without Prejudice, UCC 1-308
(Signature) __________________________
(GREAT SEAL)
(Private Seal Affixed – Center Bottom)
[Right Thumbprint in Red Ink – Lower Right]
Affidavit of Status:
By: John: of the Doe family, a living soul
All Rights Reserved, Without Prejudice
(Signature) __________________________
(AUTHENTIC SEAL – Bottom Left) [Right Thumbprint – Lower Right]
Administrative Notice:
By: John: of the Doe family, Trustee
Private Fiduciary for House of Living Equity Trust
(Signature) __________________________
(FIDUCIARY SEAL – Bottom Right) (CERTIFIED SEAL – Top Right Optional)
Ecclesiastical Declaration:
Minister John: of the Doe family
House of Living Equity Ministries
By Divine Right and Ecclesiastical Authority
(Signature) __________________________
(ECCLESIASTICAL SEAL – Center Bottom) (GREAT SEAL – Bottom Right)
[Thumbprint Optional]
Summary: General Seal Positioning Reference
| DOCUMENT HEADER |
| (Top Left) Fiduciary Seal (optional) |
| (Top Right) Certified Seal (if copy) |
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| [Body of Document] |
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| Signature Block: |
| (Lower Left) Authentic / Beneficiary Seal |
| (Center Bottom) Great / Ecclesiastical Seal |
| (Lower Right) Fiduciary / Certified Seal |
| (Right Margin) Thumbprint (in red) |