{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"27211","citation":"Gov. Code, § 27211","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIES [23000. - 33205.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. OFFICERS [24000. - 28085.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2"},{"name":"PART 3. OTHER OFFICERS [26500. - 27773.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Recorder [27201. - 27399.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Duties Generally [27201. - 27211.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 187, Sec. 4.   (SB 882)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>(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.</p><p>The seal shall:</p><p>(1) Be circular in shape;</p><p>(2) Be not less than 11/4 inches and not more than 2 inches in diameter;</p><p>(3) Have in the center any words or design adopted by the recorder;</p><p>(4) Have inscribed around the central words or design, “Recorder, ____ County, California,” inserting therein the name of the county.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"(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 11/4 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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/duties-generally-27211","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}