A plan stamped, signed and dated by another professional in 1986; what is the current status of the stamp?

A plan stamped, signed and dated by another professional in 1986; what is the current status of the stamp?

• A. The stamp does not have an expiry date
• B. The stamp expires after 25 years
• C. The stamp must be re-stamped every 5 years
• D. The stamp is invalid after retirement

Answer: (A)

In Ontario, a professional geoscientist’s stamp does not have an expiry date. The validity of the stamp isn’t determined by how old a document is; it’s tied to the licensure status of the professional who owns the stamp. So a plan that was stamped, signed, and dated by another professional in 1986 remains valid as long as that professional is still licensed and in good standing. Retirement or suspension would limit stamping for new work, but the stamp itself doesn’t automatically become invalid with time. The other options imply time limits that don’t exist for the seal.

In Ontario, a professional geoscientist’s stamp does not have an expiry date. The validity of the stamp isn’t determined by how old a document is; it’s tied to the licensure status of the professional who owns the stamp. So a plan that was stamped, signed, and dated by another professional in 1986 remains valid as long as that professional is still licensed and in good standing. Retirement or suspension would limit stamping for new work, but the stamp itself doesn’t automatically become invalid with time. The other options imply time limits that don’t exist for the seal.