In plain English
It is the form field where a witness provides their signature. That signature shows the witness is attesting that they saw another person sign the document or make a mark.
In context
Here, it labels the form field for the signature of a witness who is attesting that they saw another person sign the authorization form or make a mark.
- Situation
- Managing records, consent forms, proxies, privacy, and information release
- What it communicates
- labels the line for a witness to sign the authorization form.
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not establish who the witness is or whether any other part of the document has been completed correctly.
Examples
“The witness signature was completed by the neighbour who watched Elena make her mark.”
“On the authorization form, the witness signature remained blank because no one had seen Mr Khan sign it.”