§ 14961 Refunds For Invalid Payments

Government Code·California

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•If you pay for something like a license or permit but don't get it, you can ask for your money back.
•If you accidentally pay too much or pay twice for the same thing, you can get the extra money back.
•The government can give your money back if they can't legally give you what you paid for.

Example

You pay $50 for a parking permit, but the office makes a mistake and doesn't give you the permit.

You can ask for your $50 back because you didn't get what you paid for.

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§ 14961 Refunds For Invalid Payments

The Director of General Services may authorize the refund of moneys received or collected by the department in payment of fees, licenses, permits, or for rentals, property or services, wherein the license, permit, rental, property or service cannot lawfully be issued, furnished, or transferred to the person making the payment, or in cases where the payment in whole or in part represents overpayment or payment in duplicate. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 432.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Director of General Services refund fees licenses permits rentals property services overpayment payment in duplicate

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California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14961.

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