P.P

In terms of document signatures, ‘p.p.’ is the acronym for “per procurationem”. It means ‘when signing on behalf of another’.

You’re allowed to sign as ‘p.p.’ for someone in their place: the key thing is having permission to do it. If they are unaware of it, signing for someone under p.p. borders on fraud. It’s not to be taken lightly. You must have the authority of the person who is supposed to sign.

Because if there’s a problem in the future, and the named signatory did not know you had signed for them, that’s not good for either of you.