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California Code, Government Code - GOV § 27211

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The recorder shall keep an official seal of the recorder's office that shall, when embossed, stamped, impressed, or affixed to a certification, show legibly.  The seal may be applied manually, mechanically, electronically, or by other digital means.

The seal shall:

(1) Be circular in shape;

(2) Be not less than 1 1/4 inches and not more than 2 inches in diameter;

(3) Have in the center any words or design adopted by the recorder;

(4) Have inscribed around the central words or design, “Recorder, ____ County, California,” inserting therein the name of the county.

(b) This section does not prohibit a recorder from continuing to use a seal of a design different than that specified in subdivision (a) if that seal has customarily been used.

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