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@Just-Lisa-Now- wrote:

California has their own form to opt out of Efiling...but it says Do Not Attach to return.....so, ummm why am I filing it out if its not going with the return?

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That's merely for FTB's inspection, if they ever do look into your records.  But FTB, just like the IRS, does require taxpayer signature on the form (statement for the IRS) if it's the client who declines to e-file.