# 36 CFR § 1200.6: Who is authorized to apply the official seals on documents or other materials?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 1200.6
- **Heading:** Who is authorized to apply the official seals on documents or other materials?
- **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 B—How are NARA's Official Seals and Logos Designed and Used?

## Text

The Archivist of the United States (and the Archivist's designee) is the only individual authorized to apply NARA official seals, embossing seals, and replicas and reproductions of seals to appropriate documents, authentications, and other material. NARA accepts requests to use the official seals and approves or denies them based on the criteria identified in § 1200.10.

## 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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