Seen

English translation: the notary confirming he/she has seen the original document

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English term or phrase:Seen
Selected answer:the notary confirming he/she has seen the original document
Entered by: wonita (X)

09:39 Nov 25, 2008
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Social Sciences - Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
English term or phrase: Seen
Seen for legalization of the signature and
seal given by xxx

I can't put the words together. Can anybody help?
Bin Tiede (X)
Germany
Local time: 07:53
the notary confirming he/she has seen the original document
Explanation:
It is quite a standard clause meaning that the original document was presented to the official (hence "seen" by him/her) who attested / legalised the signatures. Probably it was "seen" by a notary, consul, or other official.
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inmb
Local time: 07:53
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3 +2the notary confirming he/she has seen the original document
inmb
5cited by
Gary D
3see explanation below
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seen
the notary confirming he/she has seen the original document


Explanation:
It is quite a standard clause meaning that the original document was presented to the official (hence "seen" by him/her) who attested / legalised the signatures. Probably it was "seen" by a notary, consul, or other official.

inmb
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seen
see explanation below


Explanation:
I think "seen" refers to the document in question.

The document was seen (i.e., physically looked at) for the purposes of legalization, etc.

HTH

Paula Vaz-Carreiro
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seen
cited by


Explanation:
Signature cited by and seal given for legalization
by xxx

Gary D
Local time: 15:53
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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