Corporation seal is company’s mark affixed on documents to indicate that the document was executed under the company’s authority. Presently, the use of corporate seal is not mandatory in any of the states. Most states if not all have rescinded the use of corporate seals as a mandatory corporate requirement. Affixing a corporate seal on an official document does not enhance its authenticity legally. You may adopt and use a corporate seal as a part of your company’s policies or to lend some additional credibility to your corporate documents.
Some banks and financial institutions may insist on affixing corporate seals on documents and contracts signed with them. Official documents like contracts or share certificates are expected to have the corporate seal embossed or stamped on them. In some jurisdictions affixing a corporate seal on official documents may lend a higher importance to the document. Some states do mention the use of corporate seals in official documents but not to the extent to make it mandatory. If you decide to adopt a corporate seal and use it in official documents, refer to your state regulations as some states may have specific requirements regarding the information to be marked on the seal.
You can approach an office stationary supplier or buy corporate seals from any of the numerous online corporate kit providers. The corporate seal can be made of steel or alloy metals that emboss your seal on to a document or from rubber like a common rubber stamp. A custom seal maker will help you with designing an impressive mark if you have not designed one on your own. A well engraved corporate seal will act as wonderful attention grabber and add to your esteem. It will act as an advertising tool or your company’s ‘coat of arms’ or official emblem.
