Återsigner

Återsigner is a Swedish verb meaning to sign a document again or to add a second signature to an existing document. The act is used to re-authenticate, validate, or authorize the document after an initial signing or after amendments. In many contexts, the person who signs after the first signer is described as a counter-signer, and the process may be referred to as återsignering.

Etymology and form: the prefix åter- means “again” in Swedish, and signer is derived from the verb signera, itself from sign and related to the Latin signare. The construction reflects a secondary signing action that affects the document’s validity or authority.

Contexts and usage: återsigner is common in legal, administrative, and bureaucratic settings where a document requires a subsequent endorsement to confirm integrity, authorize changes, or attest consent. It can apply to paper documents such as contracts, permits, and official records, as well as to digital documents where a new or updated signature is applied to maintain trust and a valid signature chain.

Related concepts: while återsigner specifically denotes signing again, related terms include underteckna (to sign), signatur (signature), and counter-signature in broader English usage. In digital contexts, återsignering may involve reapplying a digital signature or refreshing metadata to preserve document authenticity.