CA Gov't Code Section 27211

The recorder shall keep an official seal of the recorder’s office which shall, when embossed, stamped, impressed or affixed to a certification, show legibly.

Such seal shall:

(a)

Be circular in shape;

(b)

Be not less than 114 inches and not more than 2 inches in diameter;

(c)

Have in the center any words or design adopted by the recorder;

(d)

Have inscribed around the central words or design, “Recorder, ____ County, California,” inserting therein the name of the county.

Nothing contained herein shall prohibit a recorder from continuing to use a seal of a design different than that specified herein if such seal has customarily been used.