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1 U.S.C. 114: Sealing of instrumentsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 1-GENERAL PROVISIONSCHAPTER 2-ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS; FORMALITIES OF ENACTMENT; REPEALS; SEALING OF INSTRUMENTS
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§114. Sealing of instruments

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 .)