The seal of the court need not be affixed to any proceedings therein except:
1. To a summons, writ or commission to take testimony.
2. To the proof of a will, or the appointment of an executor, administrator or guardian.
3. To the authentication of a copy of a record or other proceeding of the court or an officer thereof.
4. To certificate of acknowledgment and all final process.
[59:19:1865; B § 964; BH § 2478; C § 2559; RL § 4879; NCL § 8421]