N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-78A-10

The State Fire Marshal, with the approval of the Governor, shall devise a seal, with suitable inscription, for his office, a description of which, with the certificate of approval by the Governor, shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, with an impression thereof, which seal shall thereupon become the seal of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The seal may be renewed whenever necessary.