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Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE

Chapter 4.20 — DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX

Kern County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Kern County

4.20.010 - Title—Authority.

4.20.020 - Imposed—Rate.

4.20.030 - Payment.

4.20.040 - Exception—Evidence of debt.

4.20.050 - Exception—Governmental agencies.

4.20.060 - Exception—Particular proceedings.

4.20.070 - Exception—Securities and Exchange Commission.

4.20.080 - Exception—Partnership.

4.20.090 - Imposition of tax by city.

4.20.100 - Exceptions—Instruments taken in lieu of foreclosure—Marital property.

4.20.110 - Repurchase of unused stamps.

4.20.120 - Duty of recorder—Allocations.

4.20.130 - Documents for recordation—Requirements.

4.20.140 - Claims for refunds.

4.20.150 - I.R.S. documentary stamp tax regulations.

4.20.160 - Verification of consideration.

4.20.170 - Violation—Liability.

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