Section § 26820

Explanation

This law states that the county clerk must collect specific fees for certain services, as outlined in this article, unless another law specifies otherwise.

The county clerk shall charge and collect the fees fixed in this article for service performed by the clerk, when not otherwise provided by law.

Section § 26831

Explanation

The county clerk is allowed to charge a reasonable fee for making copies of any documents, records, or proceedings they have in their office.

The county clerk may charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of preparing copies of any record, proceeding, or paper on file in his or her office.

Section § 26833

Explanation

This law states that if you need an official certified copy of any document from the county clerk's office, the charge for certifying it is $1.75.

The fee for certifying to a copy of any paper, record, or proceeding on file in the office of the county clerk is one dollar and seventy-five cents ($1.75).

Section § 26836

Explanation

This law states that the fee for certificates, unless a different fee is specifically set, is $1.75.

For every certificate the fee for which is not otherwise fixed, the fee is one dollar and seventy-five cents ($1.75).

Section § 26837

Explanation

If you bring in a copy of a document to the county clerk's office to be compared with the original on file and certified, you'll be charged $0.50 per page, on top of the certification fee.

For comparing with the original on file in the office of the county clerk, the copy of any paper, record, or proceeding prepared by another and presented for his or her certificate, the fee is fifty cents ($0.50) a page, in addition to the fee for the certificate.

Section § 26839

Explanation

If you need an official copy of a record or document on file, it will cost you $20. There may also be additional fees for making or verifying the copy.

For an exemplification of a record or other paper on file, the fee is twenty dollars ($20) and the charges allowed for copying or comparing.

Section § 26840

Explanation

This law states that a marriage license costs $10. When a license is issued, the fee distribution is detailed: $1 goes to the county recorder, $1 to the county clerk, $1 to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, and the remaining $7 is handled according to specific legal provisions from 1966. In counties where the county recorder's salary is their only payment, the county treasurer allocates $1 to the recorder and $1 to the State Registrar. This fee covers all services related to the marriage license and its official recording.

The fee for issuing a marriage license is ten dollars ($10), to be collected at the time it is issued. One dollar ($1) of this fee shall be paid to the county recorder, one dollar ($1) of this fee shall be paid to the county clerk, and one dollar ($1) of this fee shall be paid to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics and seven dollars ($7) of this fee shall be disposed of pursuant to the provisions of Section 54 of Chapter 120, Statutes of 1966, First Extraordinary Session. In counties where the salary of the county recorder is the sole compensation allowed by law, this fee shall be paid to the county treasurer who shall credit one dollar ($1) to the county recorder and shall pay one dollar ($1) to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. The fee provided by this section is in full for all services of the clerk and recorder in connection with the issuance of a marriage license and the filing of a certificate of registry of marriage.

Section § 26840.1

Explanation

This law sets the fee for filing a marriage certificate at $14, collected when the marriage authorization is issued or a blank form obtained from the county clerk. From this fee, $4 goes to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, and $1 is given to the county treasurer to cover local costs related to processing the marriage certificate.

The county clerk can charge an additional fee of up to $3 if needed to cover more local costs.

(a)CA Government Code § 26840.1(a) The fee for filing a marriage certificate pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code is fourteen dollars ($14), to be collected at the time an authorization for the performance of the marriage is issued or a blank authorization form is obtained from the county clerk pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code. Four dollars ($4) of the fee shall be paid to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. One dollar ($1) of the fee shall be paid to the county treasurer and shall be used to defray any local costs incurred pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code.
(b)CA Government Code § 26840.1(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), in addition to the amount authorized by subdivision (a) the county clerk may impose an additional amount, not to exceed three dollars ($3), if he or she determines that the additional amount is necessary to defray local costs.

Section § 26840.2

Explanation

This law allows county boards in California to set up a system for issuing marriage licenses outside regular business hours. The board can also charge an extra fee of up to $5 for this service, with the money going to the county treasury.

Whenever the board of supervisors of a county makes provision by ordinance for the issuance of marriage licenses outside of the normal business hours, the board may establish a fee, in addition to that provided in Section 26840, not to exceed five dollars ($5), which shall be paid to the county treasury.

Section § 26840.3

Explanation

This law allows counties in California to increase the fee for issuing a marriage license or certificate by up to five dollars. The extra money collected is meant to support the costs of operating family conciliation courts and related mediation services. The funds are specifically used to cover expenses like court space and overhead.

(a)CA Government Code § 26840.3(a)  For the support of the family conciliation court or for conciliation and mediation services provided pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 3160) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Family Code, to provide all space costs and indirect overhead costs from other sources, the board of supervisors in any county may increase:
(1)CA Government Code § 26840.3(a)(1) The fee for issuing a marriage license, by an amount not to exceed five dollars ($5).
(2)CA Government Code § 26840.3(a)(2) The fee for issuing a marriage certificate pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code, by an amount not to exceed five dollars ($5).
(b)CA Government Code § 26840.3(b) The county shall distribute the moneys received under subdivision (a) to the court to be used exclusively to pay the costs of maintaining the family conciliation court or conciliation and mediation services provided pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 3160) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Family Code.

Section § 26840.7

Explanation

A county clerk in California must collect an additional $23 fee when issuing a marriage license, as outlined in Section 26840 and authorized by Section 26840.3. This fee is allocated according to a chapter of the Welfare and Institutions Code. From the $23 fee, $4 is specifically designated to support the development or expansion of domestic violence shelter programs, especially in areas and for populations that are underserved.

In addition to the fee prescribed by Section 26840 and as authorized by Section 26840.3, the county clerk shall collect a fee of twenty-three dollars ($23) at the time of issuance of the license. The fee shall be disposed of by the clerk pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18290) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Of this amount, four dollars ($4) shall be used, to the extent feasible, to develop or expand domestic violence shelter-based programs to target underserved areas and populations.

Section § 26840.8

Explanation

When someone is issued an authorization to perform a marriage, they must pay a $23 fee. This fee is in addition to other fees and is collected when the authorization form is given out. A portion of the fee, $4, is specifically allocated to support or grow domestic violence shelter programs, especially in underserved areas. The rest of the fee is handled according to other specific legal guidelines.

In addition to the fee prescribed by Section 26840.1 and as authorized by Section 26840.3, the person issuing an authorization for the performance of a marriage pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code or the county clerk, upon providing a blank authorization form pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code, shall collect a fee of twenty-three dollars ($23) at the time of providing the authorization. The fee shall be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18290) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Of this amount, four dollars ($4) shall be used, to the extent feasible, to develop or expand domestic violence shelter-based programs to target underserved areas and populations.

Section § 26840.10

Explanation

This law allows the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to increase the fees for marriage licenses and confidential marriage licenses by up to $2 to fund the oversight and coordination of agencies dealing with domestic violence. Each year, starting July 1, the Board may further increase these fees in line with the Consumer Price Index for San Francisco, rounded to the nearest $0.50. These increased fees are collected by the person issuing marriage authorizations, including county clerks, and are used as outlined in the Welfare and Institutions Code. This law took effect on January 1, 2015.

(a)CA Government Code § 26840.10(a) The Alameda County Board of Supervisors, upon making findings and declarations for the need for governmental oversight and coordination of the multiple agencies dealing with domestic violence, may authorize an increase in the fees for marriage licenses and confidential marriage licenses, up to a maximum increase of two dollars ($2).
(b)CA Government Code § 26840.10(b) Effective July 1 of each year, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors may authorize an increase in these fees by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco metropolitan area for the preceding calendar year, rounded to the nearest half-dollar ($0.50). The fees shall be allocated pursuant to Section 18309 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(c)CA Government Code § 26840.10(c) In addition to the fee prescribed by Section 26840.1, in Alameda County, the person issuing authorization for the performance of a marriage or confidential marriage, or the county clerk upon providing a blank authorization form pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code, shall collect the fees specified in subdivisions (a) and (b), at the time of providing the authorization.
(d)CA Government Code § 26840.10(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2015.

Section § 26840.11

Explanation

This law allows the Solano County Board of Supervisors to increase the fees for marriage licenses by up to $2 to fund oversight and coordination of domestic violence efforts. Each year, starting July 1, they can adjust fees based on changes in the local Consumer Price Index. The additional fees are collected when authorizing marriages and are used for domestic violence prevention and related efforts. Reports on the use and impact of these funds were required by certain dates to evaluate their effectiveness.

(a)CA Government Code § 26840.11(a) The Solano County Board of Supervisors, upon making findings and declarations for the need for governmental oversight and coordination of the multiple agencies dealing with domestic violence, may authorize an increase in the fees for marriage licenses and confidential marriage licenses, up to a maximum increase of two dollars ($2).
(b)CA Government Code § 26840.11(b) Effective July 1 of each year, the Solano County Board of Supervisors may authorize an increase in these fees by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco metropolitan area for the preceding calendar year, rounded to the nearest one-half dollar ($0.50). The fees shall be allocated pursuant to Section 18309.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(c)CA Government Code § 26840.11(c) In addition to the fee prescribed by Section 26840.1, in Solano County, the person issuing authorization for the performance of a marriage or confidential marriage, or the county clerk upon providing a blank authorization form pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code, shall collect the fees specified in subdivisions (a) and (b), at the time of providing the authorization.
(d)CA Government Code § 26840.11(d) The Solano County Board of Supervisors shall submit to the Assembly and Senate Committees on Judiciary, no later than July 1, 2009, a preliminary report and a followup report no later than July 1, 2014, containing the following information:
(1)CA Government Code § 26840.11(d)(1) The annual amounts of funds received and expended from fee increases for the purpose of governmental oversight and coordination of domestic violence prevention, intervention, and prosecution efforts in the county.
(2)CA Government Code § 26840.11(d)(2) Outcomes achieved as a result of the activities associated with the implementation of this section.

Section § 26847

Explanation

If you need to record a certificate of revivor, the fee is $2.

The fee for making a record of a certificate of revivor is two dollars ($2).

Section § 26849.1

Explanation

This law specifies that it costs $7 to file, cancel, revoke, or withdraw a notary public's bond. Additionally, any fee for recording these actions, or related documents by the surety, must be paid to the county clerk, who will then forward it to the county recorder.

The fee for filing, canceling, revoking, or withdrawing the bond of a notary public is seven dollars ($7).
The recording fee for the notice of cancellation, revocation, or withdrawal and any related document by the surety shall be paid to the county clerk, who shall transmit it to the county recorder.

Section § 26850

Explanation

In California, if you need to file or index documents that are not already covered by another specific fee, and these aren't related to legal cases, official bonds, or appointment certificates, you'll be charged $2.25 for each document.

For filing and indexing all papers for which a charge is not elsewhere provided, other than papers filed in actions or special proceedings, official bonds, or certificates of appointment, the fee is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25).

Section § 26851

Explanation

If you need to record or register a license or certificate, or if you need a certificate related to a license and the fee isn't already mentioned elsewhere, it costs $2.25.

For either recording or registering any license or certificate or issuing any certificate, or both, in connection with a license, required by law for which a charge is not otherwise prescribed, the fee is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25).

Section § 26852

Explanation

This law states that if you need a certificate to confirm someone is a public official, the fee is $2.25.

The fee for each certificate to the official capacity of any public official is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25).

Section § 26853

Explanation

If you need an affidavit to be taken, it will usually cost you $2.25, unless it's for a criminal case or an adoption proceeding.

The fee for taking an affidavit, except in criminal cases or adoption proceedings, is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25).

Section § 26854

Explanation

If you need to search for any records or files, it will cost you $5 for each one you search.

The fee for searching records or files is five dollars ($5) for each file.

Section § 26855

Explanation

If you're getting a document like a deed officially acknowledged by someone in California, the fee is $2.25 per signature.

The fee for taking acknowledgment of any deed or other instrument, including the certificate, is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) for each signature.

Section § 26855.1

Explanation

This law states that if you need to file a power of attorney or any changes like cancellation or revocation for an admitted surety insurer, you'll need to pay a fee. The fee is $3.50. However, if the document includes more than one name, the fee is $2.25 for each name listed.

The fee for filing a power of attorney for an admitted surety insurer, or a notice of cancellation, revocation, or withdrawal of a power of attorney for an admitted surety insurer, is three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50), or, if more than one name is designated, two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) for each name.

Section § 26855.2

Explanation

This law states that if a surety insurance company, which is legally allowed to operate in the state, chooses to file a financial statement, they must pay a fee of $3.50. However, there's no requirement for them to file this statement.

The fee for filing a financial statement of an admitted surety insurer is three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50), but nothing in this section shall be construed to require an admitted surety insurer to file such a statement.

Section § 26855.3

Explanation

If you need a certificate related to a court procedure under Section 995.640, it will cost you $3.50.

The fee for issuing a certificate pursuant to Section 995.640 of the Code of Civil Procedure is three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50).

Section § 26857

Explanation
Clerks cannot charge fees for services provided to any city, county, the state, or the national government.
No fee shall be charged by the clerk for service rendered to any municipality or county in the state, or to the state or national government, nor for any service relating thereto.

Section § 26858

Explanation

This law states that county clerks in California cannot charge any fees for assisting with pension-related tasks. This includes taking and certifying affidavits for pension claims, handling pension vouchers, or other related services under U.S. laws.

No fees or other compensation shall be charged by any county clerk for taking and certifying affidavits for pension claimants, the payment of a pension voucher, or any matters relating thereto under the laws of the United States.

Section § 26861

Explanation

This law allows a county to charge a $15 fee for performing a marriage ceremony. The money collected goes to the county treasury.

A fee of fifteen dollars ($15) may be charged for performing a marriage ceremony pursuant to Section 401 of the Family Code, which shall be paid into the county treasury.