Original Stamp Generator
Create a red ORIGINAL stamp that identifies the one authoritative copy of a document.
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
- ORIGINAL
- Lines
- 1 lines
- Border
- Double ring
About this seal
Where several copies of a document circulate, the ORIGINAL stamp tells everyone which one is authoritative — the invoice to be paid, the bill of lading that controls the goods, the signed contract to keep on file. It is typically red, so it survives black-and-white photocopying as a visibly different mark.
Common uses
- Original invoices sent for payment
- Shipping and trade documents issued in sets
- Signed contracts kept in the master file
- Certificates issued with copies
How to create it
- Open the template — the red rectangular box stamp reading “ORIGINAL” 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
Why is an original stamp usually red?
A red impression stands out from black print and shows up differently on a monochrome photocopy, which makes the original easier to tell apart.
Does the stamp make a document legally original?
No. It labels which copy the issuer treats as original; what counts as an original in law depends on the document and jurisdiction.
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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