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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 26853 Affidavit Fee Requirements

§ 26853 Affidavit Fee Requirements

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§ 26853 Affidavit Fee Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You have to pay $2.25 if someone officially swears something is true (called an affidavit).
  • •This fee doesn't apply to criminal cases or adoption papers.
  • •The fee has been the same since 1982.

Example

You need to swear in writing that you saw a car crash to help someone in court.

You'll have to pay $2.25 for the paper where you write and sign your statement.

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

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§ 26853 Affidavit Fee Requirements

The fee for taking an affidavit, except in criminal cases or adoption proceedings, is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25). (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 327, Sec. 82. Effective June 30, 1982.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 26855 Acknowledgment Fee Schedule
  • § 26855.2 Surety Insurer Filing Fee
  • § 16494.7 Local Agency Loan Applications
  • § 23320 County Formation Petition Requirements
  • § 23324 County Formation Petition Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 26853.
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