Question 1

What is the maximum fee a notary public may charge per notarial act in California?

Accepted Answer

$15 per notarial act for most notarizations, such as acknowledgments and jurats.

Question 2

What is the maximum fee a notary may charge for administering an oath or affirmation in most states?

Accepted Answer

Most states cap the fee for administering an oath or affirmation at the same rate as other notarial acts, typically between $2 and $15 depending on the state.

Question 3

Who has the authority to set maximum notary fee limits?

Accepted Answer

The state legislature sets maximum notary fee limits, which are codified in state statutes.

Question 4

If a notary performs two notarial acts on the same document, how many fees may the notary charge?

Accepted Answer

The notary may charge a separate fee for each individual notarial act performed, even on the same document.

Question 5

What is the typical maximum fee a notary may charge per signature for a loan signing in states that set per-signature limits?

Accepted Answer

States with per-signature limits typically cap fees at $10–$15 per signature notarized, though this varies by state statute.

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