# 36 CFR § 1200.10: What are NARA's criteria for approval?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 1200.10
- **Heading:** What are NARA's criteria for approval?
- **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 C—Procedures for the Public To Request and Use NARA Seals and Logos

## Text

NARA's criteria for approval are as follows:
(a) NARA must be participating in the event or activity by providing speakers, space, or other similar services (example: NARA co-sponsoring a symposium or conference).
(b) Seals and logos will not be used on any article or in any manner that reflects unfavorably on NARA or endorses, either directly or by implication, commercial products or services, or a requestor's policies or activities.
[67 FR 72101, Dec. 4, 2002, as amended at 69 FR 26051, 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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