SEC. 371. FEE FOR CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT CARD AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS MADE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO.

   The following credit card, debit card and electronic funds transfer fees shall be imposed and paid directly by the customer to the third-party provider processing the transaction:

Department/Division	Credit/Debit Card Convenience fee	Electronic Funds Transfer (Electronic Check) Convenience fee	Credit/Debit Card Transaction fee
1. Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
a. Over the counter Debit and Credit card			$2.50 *
b. On-line Debit and Credit card			2.19% **
c. Vital Records Online orders	$12.95 ***
2. Registrar of Voters			2.19% **
3. Treasurer Tax Collector			2.19% **
4. Sheriff Licensing and Records
a. Over the counter Debit card			$2.50
b. Credit card flat fee			$3.00
5. Emergency Medical Services		$1.50	$2.50
6. Health and Human Services Agency
a. Vital Records Funeral Home Online fees	$6.00 for up to 10 certificates + $0.50 per each additional copy ***
b. Vital Records Online orders	$12.95 ***
7. Department of Public Works - Airports Leases	$4.15	$1.49

   

The rate provided is the current charge by the third-party provider at the time this section was last updated.

* $2.50 each portion of a transaction representing $1 to $5,000 increment of the total transaction. For example, a transaction of $10,025 would be charged $7.50.

** The percentage rate is applied to the total amount of the transaction.

*** The convenience fee is a blended rate that includes some document processing services.

(Ord. No. 10790 (N.S.), effective 6-9-22)