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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 26855 Acknowledgment Fee Schedule

§ 26855 Acknowledgment Fee Schedule

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§ 26855 Acknowledgment Fee Schedule

Key Takeaways

  • •You pay $2.25 for each signature when you get a document officially signed (like a deed for a house).
  • •This fee is for the person who checks and confirms your signature (called an acknowledgment).
  • •The fee includes the paper that proves your signature was checked.

Example

You sell your house and need to sign the deed.

When you sign the deed, a notary checks your ID and watches you sign. You pay $2.25 for each signature they confirm.

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

Official Source
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§ 26855 Acknowledgment Fee Schedule

The fee for taking acknowledgment of any deed or other instrument, including the certificate, is two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) for each signature. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 327, Sec. 84. Effective June 30, 1982.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

deeddocumentin californiaeffective juneacknowledgmentinstrument

Related Statutes

  • § 8231.9 Online Notarization Fee Limits
  • § 23322 Petition Instrument Requirements
  • § 26833 Copy Certification Fee
  • § 26853 Affidavit Fee Requirements
  • § 27263 Recording Index Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 26855.
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