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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 2Ch. 1Art. 3§ 1811 Department Records Copy Sales

§ 1811 Department Records Copy Sales

Vehicle Code·California
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§ 1811 Department Records Copy Sales

This law says the government can sell copies of its records and charge enough money to cover the cost of making those copies.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can sell copies of its records.
  • •They can charge you enough to cover the cost of making the copy.
  • •The exact price and rules for selling copies are decided by the director of the department.

Example

If you want a copy of a public document, like a birth certificate or a property record, from a government office.

The office can charge you money to cover the cost of printing or copying that document for you.

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

Official Source
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§ 1811 Department Records Copy Sales

The department may sell copies of all or any part of its records at a charge sufficient to pay at least the entire actual cost to the department of the copies, the charge for the records and the conditions under which they may be sold to be determined by the director. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 216.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

departmentsell copiesrecordsentire actual costdirector

Related Statutes

  • § 11108 Driving School Record Requirements
  • § 12804.8 Driver Competency Study Tests
  • § 12806.5 Driver Certificate Suspension Grounds
  • § 12814.4 Remote Driver’S License Renewal
  • § 1505 Department Organizational Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 1811.
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