Repetitive dating of documents is made much easier with a dater stamp. The company Trodat is a leader in the stamp market and offers several different die plate dater stamps to be used in professions, such as banking, accounting, and supply, which require active dating of documents. Documents most often dated include bank deposit slips, cheques or copies of cheques, and invoices.

The Trodat 3450 Die Plate Dater, which requires a separate ink pad for impressions, consists of three bands that show the month, day and year. The year band reaches forward 12 years, as is typical of Trodat stamps. Above and below the date are small text areas where it's possible to include a personalized message. This message could be anything from a company name and address, to indication phrases such as PAYMENT RECEIVED, PAYMENT COMPLETED, or PAYMENT SENT. Not only are the features of this stamp noteworthy, but also the design. With a round, easily-gripped handle, sturdy metal frame, and a modern look, the Trodat 3350 Die Plate Dater is a basic yet sleek tool for dating all types of paperwork.