The Great Seal of North Carolina is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the government of North Carolina. The Great Seal was modified to its present form in 1983.

North Carolina developed four different state seals during the colonial period, and there have been six state seals since North Carolina declared its independence. While the Great Seal changed many times throughout North Carolina history, some variations on symbols have remained and appear on the current Great Seal.

The design of North Carolina's state seal, officially called the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina, was standardized by the General Assembly in 1971 and modified in 1983 after many variations. The official seal is a circle 2¼ inches in diameter that features the robe-covered figures of "Liberty" and "Plenty" in its center.

North Carolina State Seal History: In 1971, North Carolina's General Assembly resolved to standardize the design of the state's seal. Prior to this resolution, the seal took on many different design variations.

North Carolina developed four different state seals during the colonial period and there have been six state seals since North Carolina declared its independence from England. The Great Seal was standardized in 1971 and the final addition of the date for the Mecklenburg Declaration was made in …

Dec 12, 2024 · From its pre-Revolutionary origins to its current form, discover how the seal encapsulates North Carolina's landscape, values and history. Most people know the Great Seal of the United...

There’s a seal for the United States, too! The state seal is affixed to show that something, usually a document, is official and has been created under state authority. We have had 10 different designs (4 in colonial times, 6 after independence). Some seals had a front and a back design.

May 21, 2023 · According to the North Carolina Office of the Secretary of State, the state seal “represents the guiding principles and aspirations of North Carolina citizens.” It is a visual reminder of the state’s history, culture, and values, and serves as …

This program was supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

Find the North Carolina Seal, includes the state seal adoption and history of the great seal of the state. Access North Carolina state symbols.