state seal
Government authentication symbol
A state seal is the official emblem of a U.S. state, used to authenticate government documents and symbolize state authority.
Each state's seal typically features imagery representing its history, values, or natural resources: The governor stamped the proclamation with the state seal.
State seals appear on flags, buildings, and official letterhead.
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- officialAuthority-sanctioned person or status
- governmentAuthority over a state
- crestHighest point or tuft
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
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- state symbols
- civic symbolsmascot, motto, ceremonial mace, city charter, emblem
- DMVDMV, license plates, car registration, learner's permit, road test
- Maryland HistoryAnnapolis, Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay, Fort McHenry, Harriet Tubman
- official seals
- state governmentgovernor's office, legislature, lieutenant governor, attorney general, departments
state sealfederal seal
Official government insignia
national seal · city seal · corporate seal · family crest · royal seal
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