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HomeCorporations CodeGENERAL PROVISIONSCh. 4§ 21304 Registration Fee Collection

§ 21304 Registration Fee Collection

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§ 21304 Registration Fee Collection

This law says the Secretary of State must charge a fee for every registration done under this chapter, using the amount set in another law.

Key Takeaways

  • •A fee is required for each registration.
  • •The fee amount is not written here; it’s taken from Section 12191(b)(2).
  • •The Secretary of State is the office that collects the fee.

Example

A person registers a new business name with the state.

When they file the paperwork, the Secretary of State will collect the fee that is listed in Section 12191(b)(2).

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 21304 Registration Fee Collection

The Secretary of State shall charge and collect a fee as set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 12191 of the Government Code for each registration made under this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 38. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of StatefeeregistrationSection 12191 of the Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 21303 Association Registration Application
  • § 21305 Registration Certificate Issuance
  • § 18200 Unincorporated Association Office Filing
  • § 18215 Association Statement Expiration Notice
  • § 21306 Secretary Of State Registration Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 21304.
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