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803.6; Form Instructions- Affidavits
Staff
Kristin Shaffer
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We still require physical signatures and do not accept e-signatures.

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We still require physical signatures and do not accept e-signatures.

Best regards,

Kristin

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Kristin Shaffer

Attorney

Premerger Notification Office

Federal Trade Commission

202-326-3434 | kshaffer@ftc.gov

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Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:59 AM
To: Shaffer, Kristin
Cc: Walsh, Kathryn E.; Gillis, Diana L.; Storm, Evan; Shaffer, Kristin; Whitehead, Nora
Subject: Using an e-signature to sign affidavit and certification

Hi all,

I have a client who as asked whether the officer of the UPE signing the affidavit and cert can use an e-signature.  The documents will contain the standard “penalty of perjury” language.  I have never had a client use an e-sig and would like to know if this is acceptable.  Note, I have also never electronically filed HSR and that is not what will happen here – the filing will be delivered by hand.

Many thanks,

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