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1 U.S.C. § 114

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Sealing of instruments
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Title
1 — General Provisions
Chapter
CH2
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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In all cases where a seal is necessary by law to any commission, process, or other instrument provided for by the laws of Congress, it shall be lawful to affix the proper seal by making an impression therewith directly on the paper to which such seal is necessary; which shall be as valid as if made on wax or other adhesive substance. (July 30, 1947, ch. 388, 61 Stat. 636.)

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