The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act, Section 21(1) describes the requirements for the issuance and use of seals. In addition, Section 16(2)(s) notes that “…regulatory bylaws may be made for the purposes of prescribing requirements governing the signing and sealing…of documents…”
Regulatory Bylaw Sections 24 & 25 and Appendix 2 define the design of the seals and the requirements for use. Additional details are provided in the document “Authentication of Documents – Use of Professional Seals” at apegs.ca under Members / Professional Seals.
Over the past year, APEGS has experienced significant delays in receiving the physical seals from our supplier. Thus, effective with approvals dated January 1, 2021 or later, all new licensees (i.e. members-in-training, professional members, restricted licensees and temporary licensees) will be issued electronic images of their professional seals, upon approval and payment of all associated registration fees. This “electronic” seal does NOT replace the Notarius digital signature.
Requests for all physical seals will be on a cost recovery basis, including costs for postage.
For more information, refer to the APEGS website: https://central.apegs.ca/Portal/Pages/professional-seals.