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What are Corporate Seals?
Corporate Seals are official identifying marks that are imprinted into clay, wax, metal or paper. Today’s more modern Corporate Seals emboss the corporation’s official name, state and year of its formation onto legal documents which represent the power and authority to authenticate them.
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History of Corporate Seals
The history and necessity of having / using a corporate seal was most likely
the result of treating a corporation the same way as an individual. The corporate seal being the mark or in more simple terms the signature of the corporation. Before the existence of corporations the use of seals was widely
seen among the Jews, Persians and then the Romans. As a result countries
who adopted their systems of laws from the Romans also found the use of seals
beneficial. Because of a high rate of illiteracy in
and a number of men now acting as one the Corporate Seal became
necessary in the execution of contracts as a convenience as well as a way for
a invisible body (corporation) to manifest its intentions in the legal arena.
Great Seal of Charles I, Seal of
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Do I need a Corporate Seal ?
The Corporate Seal can be required by your bank, government agencies, some contracting parties, or, during the signature of certain contracts or official documents. It is preferable that your Company has one.
Why do I Need a Corporate Seal ?
You may be wondering why you need a corporate seal? In truth they are used less often as a result of the electronic world we now live in. Yes, even though they are not as relevant as they once were you should still have one as some businesses, banks, and governmental agencies will still ask that your corporate seal be embossed or stamp on
the legal documents you have between the parties. If your corporation should issue physical stock certificates the corporate seal will need to be applied to them to be valid.
The corporate seal when used in commerce will give documents they are applied to a more official look and feel. A certain level of authenticity will be achieved. Having a corporate seal at the ready will prevent a situation were you are called on to produce
It to validate a document and are now delayed in the closing of a mortgage, business
loan, transfer of property or something as simple as having a document notarized.
How To Use a Corporate Seal ?
Corporate Seals by design are very easy to use. Insert the document in between the male and female portion of the seal to the desired location and squeeze the handle like you would a pair of pliers. If a desk seal you may want to apply pressure with both hands
down on the seal handle. Please note: when you order a corporate seal you must specify to the manufacturer the direction you intend to use your corporate seal so
the seal will be produced with the dies inserted in the proper direction to create the image in a readable fashion. See image below.
Corporate Seal Instruction Video
Types of Corporate Seals:
This type seal is the most common as it provides an easy storage option.
The seal insert is removable so that it can then fit into a storage pouch. The seal is small enough to be carried in a briefcase, purse or even a pocket.
Electric
or Automatic Corporate Seal
This is an automated type of corporate seal. Great for a situation were there is a large volume of documents that require the seal to be embosser. Total operation may only take 2-3 seconds to complete. Some models have foot pedals available.
This type seal may seem a little old fashion but has really stood the test of time.
It is probably the most rugged of all corporate seals. Heavy duty and durable and as its name states is made of cast
iron.. This is the type seal that you’ll find in your county clerks office, the
one you can tell has been in use for thirty years and will be there for another
thirty……
This is a very popular type desk
seal. It is the economical choice for clean, sharp impressions. A desk seal
gives the advantage of leverage. Being able to put more of your body weight on
the handle creating more pressure on the seal itself creating a deeper more
defined impression. A custom seal with a logo and large amount of detail will
work best with a desk seal.
Long
Reach Corporate Seal Desk Seal
This Long Reach seal is exactly what the name implies. It provides a longer reach
than a standard desk seal.
The reach is 2 1/2" measured from the center of the die to the
back of the throat. This type unit is ideal when trying to
position the corporate
seal further into the document. Plus it provides all the other
advantages of a desk seal.
Rubber
Stamp of Corporate Seal
Unlike a Corporate Seal which embosses the image into the paper, this is a traditional rubber stamp which is used in conjunction with a stamp pad. The result is an inked impression on of the seal on the surface the document.
Self
Inking Corporate Seal Stamp
This type corporate seal stamp is self inking and requires no stamp pad. The stamp die is made of a porous rubber which when manufactured is saturated with your desired color of ink. Black ink is the most desirable as it will reproduce best when copies of documents are made. This type of stamp is traditionally more expensive, but the convenience is well
worth it.
Using gold foil labels with your corporate seal will provide an extra special look
of authenticity. They may be used on stock certificates, proclamations and on official
correspondence. These type labels are also available in silver, green, red, and blue foil.
The impression inker is used to make
seal impressions suitable for photocopying or
Faxing. It is operated by turning the
inked pad upside down and rubbing it in a circular fashion on the raised
embossed seal. The raised section of the image will pick up the black in making
the detail and wording of the seal more legible.
