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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 26852 Public Official Certificate Fee

§ 26852 Public Official Certificate Fee

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§ 26852 Public Official Certificate Fee

Key Takeaways

  • •If you need a paper that proves someone is a real government worker (like a mayor or judge), it costs $2.25.
  • •This is just for the paper that says they are who they say they are.
  • •The price has been the same since 1982.

Example

You need to prove the mayor is really the mayor for a school project.

You go to the government office and ask for a paper that says the mayor is the real mayor. They will charge you $2.25 for that paper.

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

Official Source
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§ 26852 Public Official Certificate Fee

The fee for each certificate to the official capacity of any public official is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25). (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 327, Sec. 81. Effective June 30, 1982.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

effective junecapacity

Related Statutes

  • § 26833 Copy Certification Fee
  • § 26836 Certificate Fee Schedule
  • § 26851 License And Certificate Fees
  • § 26853 Affidavit Fee Requirements
  • § 26855 Acknowledgment Fee Schedule

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 26852.
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