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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 26837 County Clerk Copy Fees

§ 26837 County Clerk Copy Fees

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§ 26837 County Clerk Copy Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •If you need a copy of an official paper or record from the county clerk, you have to pay for it.
  • •The cost is 50 cents for each page you copy.
  • •You also have to pay extra for the certificate that says the copy is real.

Example

You need a copy of your birth certificate for a new job.

You go to the county clerk's office and ask for a copy. They charge you 50 cents for each page of the birth certificate, plus a little extra for the official stamp that says it's a real copy.

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

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§ 26837 County Clerk Copy Fees

For comparing with the original on file in the office of the county clerk, the copy of any paper, record, or proceeding prepared by another and presented for his or her certificate, the fee is fifty cents ($0.50) a page, in addition to the fee for the certificate. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 75, Sec. 80. Effective July 19, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 156 of Ch. 75.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

effective julyoperative januarydocumentaddition

Related Statutes

  • § 26820 County Clerk Service Fees
  • § 26831 County Clerk Copy Fees
  • § 26839 Record Exemplification Fees
  • § 26840.3 Marriage Fee Conciliation Funding
  • § 26857 Government Service Fee Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 26837.
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