AK Notary Fees and Compensation Flashcards

Does Alaska set a maximum fee that a notary public may charge per notarial act?

Answer: Yes, Alaska law establishes maximum fees per notarial act

Alaska law sets statutory maximum fees that notaries may charge for each notarial act performed.

What is the maximum fee an Alaska notary may charge for performing an acknowledgment?

Answer: $5 per signature

Alaska allows a maximum fee of $5 per signature for acknowledgments.

May an Alaska notary waive their fee for a notarial act?

Answer: Yes, notaries may choose to charge less or waive fees

Notaries may charge any amount up to the maximum, including nothing, at their discretion.

Can an Alaska notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial act fee?

Answer: Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

Alaska notaries may charge a reasonable travel fee in addition to the statutory notarial fee, provided it is disclosed and agreed upon beforehand.

If an Alaska notary is employed by a business, who typically benefits from notary fees collected during work hours?

Answer: The employer, unless otherwise agreed

Fees collected while notarizing during employment hours typically belong to the employer unless the employment agreement states otherwise.

Is it ethical for an Alaska notary to refuse service based on the type of document?

Answer: Yes, a notary may decline if the notarization would be improper or illegal

A notary may and should decline if performing the act would violate Alaska law or result in an improper notarization.