The act of putting a contract under seal was born in the King's Courts of the 13^th century. It was used as an expression of the intent to be bound by the person making the contract to which the seal was affixed. Today in some provinces formal agreements such as power of attorney and a deed of land must bear a seal to be made enforceable.

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The practice of sealing documents has historical roots in the medieval period and continues to hold legal significance in certain jurisdictions and for specific types of documents, such as deeds and powers of attorney, to signify the authenticity and intent to be legally bound by the document.

The Act of Putting a Contract Under Seal Was Born