County ClerkFees
Section § 26820
This law states that the county clerk must collect specific fees for certain services, as outlined in this article, unless another law specifies otherwise.
Section § 26831
The county clerk is allowed to charge a reasonable fee for making copies of any documents, records, or proceedings they have in their office.
Section § 26833
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.
Section § 26836
This law states that the fee for certificates, unless a different fee is specifically set, is $1.75.
Section § 26837
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.
Section § 26839
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.
Section § 26840
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.
Section § 26840.1
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.
Section § 26840.2
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.
Section § 26840.3
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.
Section § 26840.7
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.
Section § 26840.8
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.
Section § 26840.10
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.
Section § 26840.11
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.
Section § 26847
If you need to record a certificate of revivor, the fee is $2.
Section § 26849.1
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.
Section § 26850
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.
Section § 26851
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.
Section § 26852
This law states that if you need a certificate to confirm someone is a public official, the fee is $2.25.
Section § 26853
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.
Section § 26854
If you need to search for any records or files, it will cost you $5 for each one you search.
Section § 26855
If you're getting a document like a deed officially acknowledged by someone in California, the fee is $2.25 per signature.
Section § 26855.1
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.
Section § 26855.2
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.
Section § 26855.3
If you need a certificate related to a court procedure under Section 995.640, it will cost you $3.50.
Section § 26857
Section § 26858
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.
Section § 26861
This law allows a county to charge a $15 fee for performing a marriage ceremony. The money collected goes to the county treasury.