Do Not Copy Stamp Generator
Make a DO NOT COPY stamp for documents that must not be photocopied or forwarded.
Make this seal your own
Open this template in the free online editor to change the text, fonts, colors and size, then export a transparent PNG or vector SVG.
Customize in editorAt a glance
- Shape
- Rectangular stamp
- Ink colour
- #B91C1C
- Typeface
- Arial
- First line
- DO NOT COPY
- Lines
- 1 lines
- Border
- Double ring
About this seal
DO NOT COPY asks the holder not to reproduce a document — exam papers, controlled forms, licensed material, sensitive letters. It cannot physically stop copying, but it removes any doubt about what was expected, which matters when handling rules are later enforced.
Common uses
- Exam papers and answer keys
- Licensed or copyrighted handouts
- Sensitive HR and legal letters
- Controlled blank forms
How to create it
- Open the template — the red rectangular box stamp reading “DO NOT COPY” is pre-applied.
- Edit the wording, or add a line underneath for a date, initials or a reference number.
- Change the colour if your office uses a different convention — red is the usual choice for this stamp.
- Download a transparent PNG (or SVG with Pro).
- Place it on a PDF or Word file with the document stamp tools, or print it on labels.
Frequently asked questions
Will the stamp show on a photocopy?
Yes, a dark red or black impression copies clearly — which is the point: any copy carries the instruction it ignored.
Should I combine it with CONFIDENTIAL?
Often. CONFIDENTIAL says who may read it; DO NOT COPY says what they may do with it.
Legal & usage
An office stamp is a status marking, not a signature, certification or official classification. Use it on documents you are entitled to annotate, and do not use it to misrepresent a document's status to others.
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