Section 27211.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 27211.
in effect(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: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026