Endorsing (Stamping) PDF Documents

Can anyone assist with my question.
Is there anyway to endorse a PDF document with a individual unique (colour) stamp. Stamp to include business name logo unique number and issue date.
If so what product is best and how do you do it?
Thanks again

Hi Gabriel,
Yes, this is possible using the Stamp tools in Acrobat Professional or Standard. Here is a Blog by Tim Huff that goes step by step how to create custom dynamic stamps in Acrobat-
http://acrobat.timhuff.net/?p=24
The unique number will require some extra work but this should get you started.
Hope this helps,
Dimitri
WindJack Solutions
www.windjack.com
www.pdfscripting.com

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