Your electronic stamp comes in JPG format, with additional digital options available for order. Digital-only versions are also available for all engineer stamps. My office has performed the service of executive architect on several projects for design architects who are out of the state or from another country. We just finished an enormous residential estate for an American client, and partnered with his design architect, who’s from France. We always do some or all of the Design Development, and draw all the CDs and write the specifications.

I just got back from a “meeting” with an architect and, yeah, she even swallowed it too. The key in your position is to find another small company that you can partner with. When they need help, you can provide assistance in production or management or whatever.

This includes plans, drawings, calculations, and other engineering documents. By stamping a document, an engineer is certifying that they have reviewed it and found it to be complete and accurate and up with the state engineering laws. ESS is a leading supplier of professional seals and supplies, we typically have your order shipped within one business day. All our seals and stamps are guaranteed to be manufactured in accordance with state regulations.

If you plan on using the stamp more frequently, however, a pre-inked stamp may be a better choice. These stamps come pre-filled with ink, so you’ll only need to re-ink them every few thousand uses. Pre-inked stamps also tend to produce a sharper impression than self-inking stamps. Another factor to consider is the size of the stamp. Products are available in a variety of sizes, from small and compact stamps such as slim stamps or the bigger self-inking stamps. Engineers should use their stamps on any documents that they have reviewed and found to be in compliance with all relevant codes and standards.

A digital seal is required to be submitted to a certification authority like IdenTrust for vetting. In this case, a digital certificate confirms the integrity and authenticity of the document by identifying its owner and whether it has been altered. The instructions below show how to insert your stamp into AutoCAD.

Step 1: Identify the Seal Identifier/sealName

They are available in Maxlight, Slim, or Xstamper brands. This type of Arizona architect stamp leaves a crisp rich impression and does not use an ink pad. We understand the importance of avoiding extended delays in your ability to apply your seal to your work. So, we do everything in our power to provide an easy, efficient, and fast customer service experience.

Methods of Sealing Your Document

Placing my order was easy and I received my order very fast. Order your digital or physical stamp today to get free shipping and a lifetime warranty. Read more about Digital PE Seal here. For example, a drawing prepared to obtain a building permit is final for that stage alone. It should be signed and sealed even if it may not be the final drawing for construction. If you choose to purchase an Arizona Architect Stamp, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure that you choose a stamp that is the correct size and that includes all of the required information.

Overnight they got back to me with a solution that is going to work with a discount to boot. Thank You for your attention to the details and to customer service. We have over 12 years of experience in the engineering field and continually monitor state requirements to ensure you get accurate, high quality stamps. Once approved, the authority provides a password-protected digital signature file. Electronic signatures are images of manual seals applied to documents.

You’ll find the PE stamp design that fits all of the requirements for your state. Our wood stamps and seals are hand-assembled in-house by our production team. They feature natural wood bases and walnut-stained wooden handles. So the stamp itself should be reliable, long-lasting, and provide high-quality imprints every time. When my stamp arrived I was appreciative of the construction and the look of the resulting stamp. But I thought it was a bit large and told them so.

These are generally minor aesthetic details, but they do need to be followed precisely. Everyone else who handles, reads and refers to that document trusts its contents because it carries your name and your professional seal.