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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 15Art. 2§ 103635 Fee Overpayment Refund Rules

§ 103635 Fee Overpayment Refund Rules

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§ 103635 Fee Overpayment Refund Rules

If you pay more than the required fee to the State Registrar, they will keep the extra money unless you ask for it back in writing.

Key Takeaways

  • •Overpayments are not automatically returned.
  • •A written request gets the money back if made within one year.
  • •If the overpayment is more than $2, you can get a refund even after a year.
  • •The request must be in writing.

Example

Jane pays $55 for a filing fee that actually costs $50.

Because Jane overpaid by $5, she can write a letter to the Registrar asking for the $5 back. She can do this any time, since the overpayment is more than $2, or she can ask within a year even if the extra amount were smaller.

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

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§ 103635 Fee Overpayment Refund Rules

Overpayment of the required fee received in the office of the State Registrar shall be retained, except any overpayment shall be refunded upon written request of the applicant within one year or when overpayment is in excess of two dollars ($2). (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

OverpaymentState Registrarwritten requesttwo dollars ($2)

Related Statutes

  • § 103630 Insufficient Application Information Fee
  • § 103660 Public Entity Fee Exemption
  • § 103600 Registrar Fee Accounting
  • § 103605 Health Statistics Fund Deposits
  • § 103625 Birth Certificate Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 103635.
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