Validity of non attested stamp paper photo copy

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

31 July 2011 Hi,

Please let me confirm the section containing the article regarding 'Validity of Non Attested Stamp Paper PhotoCopy"

C A S.S.Agarwal, M.Com.,LL.B,

C A S.S.Agarwal, M.Com.,LL.B, (Expert)
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31 July 2011 Photocopy has no expiry date but the original stamp paper has the validity of one year from the date of purchase. It means you have to use the stamp paper within 1 year and thereafter the agreement or anything typed or executed is valid till the same is not cancelled or is not destroyed.

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

31 July 2011 Thanks for reply sir,

But my question is that "if some Deed Executed on a some stamp paper duly attested and it executed properly. But in the photocopy is we find that some thing is missing but in original is having the same. which thing will be having validity original or photocopy submitted to bank. If possible please share ur no so that i can talk to u.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 Regarding **validity of non-attested photocopy of stamp paper**:

1. **Stamp Paper Validity:**
The original stamp paper is valid only for **one year from the date of purchase** for the purpose of executing instruments. After this, you cannot use the *original blank* stamp paper to execute new documents.

2. **Executed Deed on Stamp Paper:**
Once a deed or agreement is properly executed on the original stamp paper (within the validity period), the **executed document itself remains valid indefinitely**, regardless of the age of the stamp paper. This means the *agreement* or *deed* is valid until it is cancelled, superseded, or destroyed.

3. **Photocopy of Executed Document:**
A **photocopy** of the executed deed or agreement is generally considered **valid for most practical purposes**, like submission to banks or authorities, *provided* it is a **true and complete copy** of the original.

4. **Non-Attested vs. Attested Photocopy:**

* An **attested photocopy** means it has been certified as a true copy by an authorized person (like a notary or magistrate), adding authenticity.
* A **non-attested photocopy** might raise questions of authenticity or completeness if something is missing or altered.

5. **Which document prevails?**
The **original executed deed** always prevails over a photocopy. If the photocopy is incomplete or missing some parts, the original is the legal document of record.

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### In your case:

* If the photocopy submitted to the bank is missing some part that is present in the original, **the original document will be considered valid** and authoritative.
* For formal/legal purposes, banks or authorities might require **attested copies** or even the original document for verification.

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If you want, I can help draft a formal note or explain how to get photocopies attested to avoid such issues.

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