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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 26831 County Clerk Copy Fees

§ 26831 County Clerk Copy Fees

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§ 26831 County Clerk Copy Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •The county clerk can charge a fee for making copies of records or papers in their office.
  • •The fee should be reasonable and only cover the cost of making the copies.
  • •This applies to any record, proceeding, or paper that is filed in the clerk's office.

Example

You need a copy of your birth certificate from the county clerk's office.

The clerk can ask you to pay a small fee to cover the cost of printing the copy of your birth certificate.

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

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§ 26831 County Clerk Copy Fees

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. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 75, Sec. 72. Effective July 19, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 156 of Ch. 75.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

effective julyoperative january

Related Statutes

  • § 26820 County Clerk Service Fees
  • § 26837 County Clerk Copy Fees
  • § 26840.3 Marriage Fee Conciliation Funding
  • § 26857 Government Service Fee Exemption
  • § 26839 Record Exemplification Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 26831.
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