When entries are registered or supplementary provisions are added in the Kotofu and the duplicate copy, the date is filled in and Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency and Manager of the Imperial Household Archives sign it (the old Article 9).
皇統譜及び副本に登録又は附記したときは、その年月日を記入し、宮内庁長官及び書陵部長がこれに署名する（旧9条）。