Uncontrolled Copy Stamp Generator
Create an UNCONTROLLED COPY stamp for reference copies that will not be updated.
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
- #1D4ED8
- Typeface
- Arial
- First line
- UNCONTROLLED COPY
- Lines
- 2 lines
- Border
- Double ring
About this seal
UNCONTROLLED COPY marks a document given out for information — to a customer, an auditor or a trainee — that will not be recalled or updated when the source changes. It warns the reader to check the current revision before relying on it.
Common uses
- Copies sent to customers or auditors
- Training handouts
- Reference copies printed from a document system
- Documents shared in proposals
How to create it
- Open the template — the blue rectangular box stamp reading “UNCONTROLLED COPY” is pre-applied.
- Edit the fill-in lines under the word, or type the date, initials or reference before exporting.
- Change the colour if your office uses a different convention — blue 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 mark copies as uncontrolled?
Because nobody will replace them when the document changes. The mark tells the reader it may already be out of date.
Can I print it on every page?
Yes — use the PDF watermark tool for a text watermark on each page, or place the stamp image with the PDF stamp tool.
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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