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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 12.5Art. 3§ 7831 Expired Certificate Sealing Ban

§ 7831 Expired Certificate Sealing Ban

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§ 7831 Expired Certificate Sealing Ban

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't use an expired or canceled stamp/seal on important papers.
  • •If your license is suspended or taken away, you can't stamp papers until it's fixed.
  • •You can only stamp papers again if your license is renewed or given back.

Example

An engineer loses their license but keeps stamping building plans.

This is breaking the law because their license is no longer valid, so they can't stamp plans.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7831 Expired Certificate Sealing Ban

It is unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal after the certificate of the registrant, named thereon, has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 942.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 7830 Geologist Title And Seal Use
  • § 7830.1 Geophysicist Title And Seal Use
  • § 7835 Geologist Document Preparation Requirements
  • § 7835.1 Geophysics Document Preparation Requirements
  • § 7837 Geologist Subordinate Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7831.
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