in this young age I was not even 7 years old and I do not have a signature, of course at this very young age I wondered for what signature was made, and this question also I catapult to my mother, then the mother I am telling me that the signature is as proof we approve an agreement. not satisfied with my mother's answer, then I search tau by searching the internet, for what the signature was made, and I found an article that apparently signature was useful as evidence of authenticity. are all steemit friends already know? or am I late to know? give your comment ....

Do you know the function of the signature? Usually, signatures are used in document validation. Especially when you are 17 years old, you have to sign in during the Identification Card.

this signature photo I took from a doctor's certificate made for me, when I was sick and did not attend school.

what is a Signature?

in english a signature is called a signature, which is derived from the Latin word "signare", meaning "sign" or handwriting of a person's name given a particular writing style.

Signatures also mean other identification marks created on the document as a proof of identity and will.

While the meaning of signatures according to Yahya Harahap (2001: 544), the signature is a written document (not necessarily on paper) which can then be used as evidence in civil procedure law.

What is the Signature Function?

Generally, a signature is taken from the person's own name, either a nickname or a full name. Each person has a different style and unique in writing or making signatures.

Signatures are required in making a letter or a document. Signatures have functions as proof of authenticity of letters or documents. In addition, the signature is also to indicate the authenticity of the identity of the letter writer or persons associated with the contents of the letter or document.

The letter / document can be doubted its authenticity if it finds a discrepancy in the signature contained therein.
For example, the signature shown is not the same as a KTP or other identity card so that the authenticity of the letter / document can not be proven legally civil event.

For those of you who are still students and do not have a KTP, often changing signatures is not a problem. However, if you already have a KTP do not change the signature well!

Because all the letters / documents can only be authenticated if in it listed your signature in accordance with the listed on the ID card. If there is a difference, then the document can be doubted its authenticity.

The Importance of Signature Signatures in the State of Indonesia

The requirement of the signing of a letter / document is stipulated in Article 1 of Ordination Year 1867 Number 29 which contains the provision of the evidentiary power of the writings under the hand.

In line with this, Yahya Harahap (2005: 560) also said that the signature is important as a valid requirement of a letter / document.

Letters or documents are declared valid if signed by the parties involved in the making. Moreover, if the letter contains a statement or agreement is clear and clear.

Letters / documents that are not signed are not imperfect in terms of law as a letter or deed so it is declared invalid if used as evidence of writing in a legal process.

Subject to the signing of this letter / document is also stipulated in Articles 1869 to Article 1874 of the Criminal Code of Pdt and Article 1 Ordination 1867 No 29 which contains the provisions on the strength of the letter / deed / document which must be signed by the parties.

Well, what about the above description? Now you already know the function and significance of signatures in determining whether or not a document is valid? Hopefully the above information useful, Some Signature Functions You Must Know.