The signature format usually includes “pp” before the agent’s signature to indicate that the signature is made on behalf of another person. For example, if John Doe is signing on behalf of Jane Smith, the signature line might read: “pp John Doe for Jane Smith”.

The p.p. is a signal to the reader that someone signed the letter on behalf of another.

When signing a legal document on behalf of someone else, the Attorney-in-Fact should use the symbol “/s/” followed by their name. This symbol is used to indicate that the document was signed as an act of representation on behalf of the Principal.