California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 1597
Notary public: service fees.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Castillo (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
- 06/30/26 - Chaptered· Jun 30, 2026
- 06/22/26 - Enrolled· Jun 22, 2026
- 01/16/26 - Introduced· Jan 16, 2026
- AB1597
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 Senate | Consent Calendar 2nd AB1597 Castillo By Ochoa Bogh | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Mar 16, 2026 House | AB 1597 Castillo Consent Calendar Second Day | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Mar 10, 2026 House | Do pass. To Consent Calendar. | pass | Set your home in California to see |
Actions
- Jun 30, 2026 · Legislature
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 39, Statutes of 2026. - Jun 30, 2026 · Legislature
Approved by the Governor. - Jun 24, 2026 · Legislature
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m. - Jun 18, 2026 · House
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4859.). - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 9). - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Com. on JUD. - Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. - Mar 16, 2026 · House
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 4253.) - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. - Mar 10, 2026 · House
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 10). - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to Com. on JUD. - Jan 17, 2026 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee February 16. - Jan 16, 2026 · House
Read first time. To print.