8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2011

DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	1-32146	16-1229730
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

First Federal Plaza, Suite 1525 28 East Main Street Rochester, NY	14614
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (585) 325-3610

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On June 30, 2011, Document Security Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that effective on July 11, 2011, the Company’s NYSE Amex ticker symbol will change from “DMC” to “DSS”. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 8.01 and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)	Exhibits
99.1	Press Release dated June 30, 2011

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
Dated: June 30, 2011	By:	/s/ Patrick A. White
		Patrick A. White
		Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated June 30, 2011

EX-99.1

Document Security Systems, Inc.  Announces Ticker Symbol

Change for its Common Stock

Rochester, NY, June 30, 2011 – Document Security Systems, Inc. (“DSS”) (NYSE AMEX: DMC), a leader in document, digital information and brand protection solutions, including counterfeit prevention, authentication, mass serialization, RFID and cloud computing technologies, is pleased to announce that its ticker symbol will change effective on July 11, 2011 from “DMC” to “DSS”.

About Document Security Systems, Inc.

DSS provides comprehensive brand information protection solutions to corporations, governments, and financial institutions around the world. DSS develops and manufactures products and services containing patented and patent pending optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The Company owns numerous patented and patent-pending technologies and products. DSS uses its covert and overt technologies to protect a wide range of documents including, but not limited to, consumer packaging, vital records, ID Cards, Smart Cards, passports, gift certificates and coupons. The Company also protects digital information via secure cloud computing and disaster recovery services. Furthermore, DSS uses its extensive knowledgebase to provide comprehensive brand protection solutions to its customers. From risk analysis and vulnerability assessment, to systems integration and monitoring, DSS offers the advanced tools and knowledgebase needed to protect the world’s most valuable and at-risk brands. DSS’s customized solutions are designed to protect against product diversion, counterfeit, and other costly and damaging occurrences.  For more information on DSS, please visit www.DSSsecure.com.

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For more information:

Jason Grady

Director of Worldwide Sales and Marketing

Tel: (585) 325-3610

Email: jason.grady@documentsecurity.com

Jody Janson

Investor Relations

Tel: (585) 232-5440

Email: ir@documentsecurity.com