# PA. R. Ct. 111: Rule 111. Seal

> Pennsylvania · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R111

## Section

- **Citation:** PA. R. Ct. 111
- **Heading:** Rule 111. Seal
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Court Rules / Title 246 / Rule 111

## Text

A. Each magisterial district shall have and use a seal, which shall be in the custody of the magisterial district judge elected or appointed for the magisterial district. The official acts of the magisterial district judge shall be authenticated therewith. There shall be engraved on the seal the same device as is engraved on the great seal of the State, and the words ‘‘Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,’’ the name of the county, the number of the magisterial district, and the words ‘‘Magisterial District Judge.’’ B. A facsimile or preprinted seal may be used for all purposes in lieu of the original seal. Official Note This rule was amended in 2003 to provide for the use of a facsimile or preprinted seal for all purposes in lieu of an original seal. See 42 Pa.C.S. § 1512. Source The provisions of this Rule 111 adopted November 28, 1969, effective January 1, 1970; amended April 15, 2003, effective January 1, 2004, 33 Pa.B. 2167. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (281645).

## Nearby sections

- [PA. R. Ct. 101 Rule 101. Establishment of Offices. Minimum Office Standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R101.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 102 Rule 102. Implementation Committees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R102.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 110 Rule 110. Bonds of Magisterial District Judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R110.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 111 Rule 111. Seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R111.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 112 Rule 112. Availability and Temporary Assignments of Magisterial District Judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R112.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 113 Rule 113. Use of Facsimile Signature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R113.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 201 Rule 201. Citation of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R201.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 202 Rule 202. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R202.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 203 Rule 203. Computation of Time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R203.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 204 Rule 204. Purpose and Construction of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R204.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 205 Rule 205. Record of Proceedings. Transcript of Record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R205.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 206 Rule 206. Costs; Proceedings In Forma Pauperis .](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R206.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 207 Rule 207. Representation in Magisterial District Court Proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R207.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 207.1 Rule 207.1. Attorney of Record; Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T246_R207_1.md)

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