California § 27211 - The recorder shall keep an official seal of the recorder

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§ 27211. The recorder shall keep an official seal of the recorder

(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.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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