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AB 1597STATE · CaliforniaIntroduced

Notary public: service fees.

Existing law authorizes the Secretary of State to appoint and commission notaries public in the number that the secretary deems necessary for the public convenience. Existing law prohibits fees charged by a notary public for certain services, including taking an acknowledgment or proof of a deed, from exceeding specified amounts. This bill would increase those amounts, as specified, and make findings and declarations related to these provisions.

Voted 6/30/2026View source

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 6/30/2026Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 39, Statutes of 2026.
  2. 6/30/2026Approved by the Governor.
  3. 6/24/2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m.
  4. 6/18/2026In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
  5. 6/18/2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.).
  6. 6/11/2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
  7. 6/10/2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 9).
  8. 5/6/2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
  9. 3/17/2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
  10. 3/16/2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 4253.)