official seal
Government authentication mark
An official seal is an emblem stamped, embossed, or affixed to documents to certify their authenticity or authority.
Government agencies, notaries, and institutions use official seals to validate contracts, licenses, and legal instruments: The document bore the official seal of the State Department.
The seal may be impressed in wax, ink, or as a raised impression on paper.
- signet ringEngraved ring for stamping
- notarizationOfficial document verification
- notary publicLegal document certifier
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
imprimatur · verification · crest · stamp · chop · embossing · sigil · apostille · mandate · emblem · authorization · endorsement · certificate · logo · engraved · badge · digital signature · registry
- symbolssymbols, runes, symbol, asterisks, national symbol
- sealsgasket, o-ring, O-ring, wax seals, fur seals
- citizenship ceremoniesoath of allegiance, pledge, flag ceremony, national anthem, welcome speech
- civic symbolsmascot, motto, state motto, state bird, state flower
- seals & stampsstamp, wax stamp, signet ring
- company sealsembosser
official sealforgery
Creating fraudulent imitations
gentleman's agreement · handshake deal · unendorsed · unauthenticated · verbal agreement
official sealsignature
Handwritten name for verification
initials · checkmark · thumbs up · rubber stamp · sticky note