California § 472 - Every person who, with intent to defraud another, forges, or counterfeits the sea
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 472 — Every person who, with intent to defraud another, forges, or counterfeits the sea, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 472. Every person who, with intent to defraud another, forges, or counterfeits the sea
Every person who, with intent to defraud another, forges, or counterfeits the seal of this State, the seal of any public officer authorized by law, the seal of any Court of record, or the seal of any corporation, or any other public seal authorized or recognized by the laws of this State, or of any other State, Government, or country, or who falsely makes, forges, or counterfeits any impression purporting to be an impression of any such seal, or who has in his possession any such counterfeited seal or impression thereof, knowing it to be counterfeited, and willfully conceals the same, is guilty of forgery.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 472
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 472 cover?
Section 472 ("Every person who, with intent to defraud another, forges, or counterfeits the sea") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 472?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 472 apply to my situation?
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