STAMP PAPER PROBLEM IN FORM 102 (DEED OF ARTICLESHIP)

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Khushi Kaushal (Querist)
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02 March 2021 The printout of the form of Form 102 (Articleship Deed ) is such that there is no space on top of first page for leaving the space for printing it on stamp paper.
Please advise what to do now.

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier (Expert)
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02 March 2021 Print out may be in 'pdf '. Convert it into 'word' format. Free of cost pdf to word converter is available . Search on google. Convert to word, then edit to leave sufficient space on the top of first page to fit in the image of stamp and take print out in stamp paper.

Khushi Kaushal

Khushi Kaushal (Querist)
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03 March 2021 What to do now as the stamp paper date is after the date of Form 102 ?

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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25 July 2025 Got it! Here's how to handle your issues with **Form 102 (Articleship Deed) and stamp paper**:

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### 1. No space on top of Form 102 printout for stamp paper image:

* The usual fix, as advised, is to **convert the PDF form to Word** (using free PDF-to-Word converters online).
* Then **edit the Word file** to leave enough blank space at the top of the first page so you can **paste or affix the stamp paper image** or details there.
* After editing, print the entire deed on the **actual stamp paper** (the physical one you buy), instead of just pasting an image of the stamp digitally. This is important for legal validity.

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### 2. Stamp paper date is after the date of Form 102:

* **Ideally, the stamp paper date should be the same or earlier than the deed date** for the document to be valid.
* If the deed (Form 102) was executed on a date earlier than the stamp paper purchase date, this **creates a problem of backdating** which is not legally allowed.
* The safe solution is to:

* **Get fresh stamp paper dated on or before the deed date**, or
* **Prepare the deed again on or after the stamp paper date**, so the deed date matches the stamp paper date.
* Alternatively, some offices may accept a **declaration or affidavit** explaining the date difference, but this is risky and depends on the registrar’s acceptance.

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**In short:**

* Print your deed on actual stamp paper with proper space for stamp.
* Match the deed date with the stamp paper date to avoid legal issues.

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If you want, I can help you prepare the deed file with blank space or guide you on the format!

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