Arizona § 12-126 - Seal; affixing of seal
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-126 — Seal; affixing of seal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-126. Seal; affixing of seal
A. The superior court shall have a seal which shall be the vignette of Abraham Lincoln with the words "seal of the superior court of the state of Arizona in and for the county of ____________" surrounding the vignette. The seal shall be kept by the clerk of the court.
B. The seal of the superior court need not be affixed to any proceedings in the court except a summons or writ, the proof of a will, the appointment of an executor, administrator or guardian, or the authentication of a copy of a record or proceedings of the court or its officers for the purpose of record or evidence in another court or place.
C. The seal may be affixed by impressing it on the paper or on a substance attached to the paper, and capable of receiving the impression.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-126
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-126 cover?
Section 12-126 ("Seal; affixing of seal") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 12-126?
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