{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"26840.1","citation":"Gov. Code, § 26840.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIES [23000. - 33205.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. OFFICERS [24000. - 28085.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2"},{"name":"PART 3. OTHER OFFICERS [26500. - 27773.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. County Clerk [26801. - 26861.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Fees [26820. - 26861.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 81.   Effective January 1, 1993.   Operative January 1, 1994, by Sec. 161 of Ch. 163.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The fee for filing a marriage certificate pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/500\">500</a>) of Division 3 of the Family Code is fourteen dollars ($14), to be collected at the time an authorization for the performance of the marriage is issued or a blank authorization form is obtained from the county clerk pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/500\">500</a>) of Division 3 of the Family Code. Four dollars ($4) of the fee shall be paid to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. One dollar ($1) of the fee shall be paid to the county treasurer and shall be used to defray any local costs incurred pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/gov/500\">500</a>) of Division 3 of the Family Code.</p><p>(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), in addition to the amount authorized by subdivision (a) the county clerk may impose an additional amount, not to exceed three dollars ($3), if he or she determines that the additional amount is necessary to defray local costs.</p>","text":"(a) The fee for filing a marriage certificate pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code is fourteen dollars ($14), to be collected at the time an authorization for the performance of the marriage is issued or a blank authorization form is obtained from the county clerk pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code. Four dollars ($4) of the fee shall be paid to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. One dollar ($1) of the fee shall be paid to the county treasurer and shall be used to defray any local costs incurred pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), in addition to the amount authorized by subdivision (a) the county clerk may impose an additional amount, not to exceed three dollars ($3), if he or she determines that the additional amount is necessary to defray local costs.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/fees-26840-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}