X0201 42003-09-30 0001008554 HUMBOLDT BANCORP HBEK 0001196560 MOSS KELVIN H C/O HUMBOLDT BANCORP 2998 DOUGLAS BLVD., SUITE 330 ROSEVILLE CA 95661 1000Deferred Rights02003-09-304A020715.45A1988-08-081988-08-08Common Stock 2076752DRepresents the reporting person's director's fee under Humboldt Bancorp's deferred compensation plan. Under the plan, the director has the right to defer their director's fee to be paid in common stock upon resignation or retirement. The conversion price of the derivative security is 1 for 1, the number of shares purchased for the month are based on the closing price on the last trade date of the month for which the director fees are paid. Adjusted for Cash Dividend paid September 22, 03, $0.03/Share (13 shares issued). The net of 194 shares purchased through the deferral plan for September 2003. Kelvin H. Moss2003-10-01Signed by Patrick J. Rusnak, Power of Attorney on File2003-10-01