# 36 CFR § 1200.1: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 1200.1
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL RULES > PART 1200—OFFICIAL SEALS > Subpart A—General

## Text

The following definitions apply to this part:
Embossing seal means a display of the form and content of the official seal made on a die so that the seal can be embossed on paper or other medium.
NARA means all organizational units of the National Archives and Records Administration.
NARA logo means a name, trademark, service mark, or symbol used by NARA in connection with its programs, products, or services.
Official seal means the original(s) of the seal showing the exact form and content.
Replica or reproduction means a copy of an official seal or NARA logo displaying the form and content.
[67 FR 72101, Dec. 4, 2002, as amended at 69 FR 26046, May 11, 2004]

## Nearby sections

- [36 CFR § 1200.1 § 1200.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.1.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.2 § 1200.2 How is each NARA seal designed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.2.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.4 § 1200.4 How does NARA use its official seals?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.4.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.6 § 1200.6 Who is authorized to apply the official seals on documents or other materials?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.6.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.7 § 1200.7 What are NARA logos and how are they used?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.7.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.8 § 1200.8 How do I request to use the official seals and logos?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.8.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.10 § 1200.10 What are NARA's criteria for approval?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.10.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.12 § 1200.12 How does NARA notify me of the determination?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.12.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.14 § 1200.14 What are NARA's conditions for the use of the official seals and logos?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.14.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.16 § 1200.16 Will I be penalized for misusing the official seals and logos?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.16.md)

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