Gov. Code, § 27211 · Article 1. Duties Generally
Gov. Code, § 27211
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 187, Sec. 4. (SB 882) Effective January 1, 2024.
Source of truth
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- Official file
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