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2012 Vital Records Fee

Effective January 1, 2012, the fee for certified copies of California birth and death certificates will increase by $2 each in accordance with Assembly Bill 1053, which was chaptered on Oct. 2, 2011.

 


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October 1, 2011 - Last Day for San Mateo County Property Owners to Apply for 2011 Property Tax Relief through the Decline in Value Program
CARE Press Release, September15, 2011

 

2011-2012 Assessment Roll Summary

2011 Residential Decline Report

Secured Roll - Fiscal Year 2011-2012
Unsecured Roll - Fiscal Year 2011-2012
Combined Roll - Fiscal Year 2011-2012

 

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State High Court Will Decide Whether Prop. 8's Sponsors Can Appeal
baycitizen.org, February 16, 2011

 

Valentine’s Day 2011 falls on a Monday. Clerk’s Office Expects a Busy Monday to Marry Those Wanting a Valentine’s Day Wedding

CARE Press Release, February 10, 2011

 

Isabella and Ethan top baby names in 2010
almanacnews.com, January 26, 2011

 

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Request for Proposals. Microfilm to Digital Image Conversion. RFP Number: 1255
June 1, 2011

 

Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) Affidavit

Effective January 1, 2011 a DTT Affidavit will be required to be completed and submitted (along with supporting documentation) with each document when transfer tax is being paid or when an exemption is being claimed from the payment of the tax. [More]

 

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There to teach: Domini Hoskins Black History Museum on display in Burlingame
smdailyjournal.com, February 19, 2011

 

Fisher: Many hats, many contributions
mercurynews.com, March 8, 2010

 

Free seminar - How to Prepare and File the 2010 Business Property Statements (Form 571-L)

 

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