California § 103730 - A fee of twenty dollars (
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§ 103730. A fee of twenty dollars (
A fee of twenty dollars ($20) for each individual being adopted shall be paid to the clerk of the court at the time of filing the petition in an adoption proceeding, except for agency adoptions in which the adoption fee is waived and a statement from the agency to this effect is filed with the petition. The fee shall be transmitted to the State Treasury, as provided in Section 68085.1 of the Government Code, for deposit in the Health Statistics Special Fund for the services required by statute of the office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 103730
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 103730 cover?
Section 103730 ("A fee of twenty dollars (") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 103730?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 103730" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 103730 apply to my situation?
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