Alabama Notary Public Training Examination — Questions and Answers

Question 1: An Alabama notary's official seal is best described as which type of authority instrument?

A shared office resource that can be used by any authorized employee
A government-issued device that must be returned upon commission expiration
A decorative element with no independent legal significance
A personal, non-transferable symbol of official notarial authority (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A personal, non-transferable symbol of official notarial authority

The notary seal symbolizes the individual notary's personal, state-delegated authority and cannot be shared or transferred to others.

Question 2: When is it appropriate for an Alabama notary to use the phrase 'sworn to and subscribed before me'?

When witnessing a will
When completing an acknowledgment for a deed
When certifying a copy of a document
When completing a jurat for an affidavit or sworn statement (Correct answer)

Correct answer: When completing a jurat for an affidavit or sworn statement

The phrase 'sworn to and subscribed before me' is the standard jurat language used when the signer takes an oath and signs in the notary's presence.

Question 3: What should an Alabama notary do if the acknowledgment certificate wording is missing from a document?

Write the wording directly on the document without a separate certificate
Ask the requesting party to fill in the certificate language themselves
Attach a separate certificate with the appropriate wording (Correct answer)
Refuse to notarize until the document is reprinted

Correct answer: Attach a separate certificate with the appropriate wording

If certificate wording is missing, the Alabama notary should attach a loose acknowledgment certificate with the required language.

Question 4: When is an Alabama notary permitted to perform a notarial act for free?

Never — Alabama requires a minimum $1 fee to make the act valid
At any time — charging a fee is optional, and the notary may waive it (Correct answer)
Only for government documents
Only for immediate family members

Correct answer: At any time — charging a fee is optional, and the notary may waive it

The $5 fee is a maximum, not a minimum; Alabama notaries may perform notarizations for free at their discretion.

Question 5: When completing an acknowledgment certificate in Alabama, what must the notary include?

Notary's signature, printed name, and commission expiration date (Correct answer)
Only the notary's signature and seal
The document's recording number
The signer's Social Security number

Correct answer: Notary's signature, printed name, and commission expiration date

Alabama notaries must include their signature, printed name, and commission expiration date on every notarial certificate.

Question 6: What is the fee limit for electronic notarizations performed by Alabama remote online notaries?

$10, reflecting the technology costs involved
No fee cap exists for electronic notarizations in Alabama
$25 per electronic notarial act under Alabama's remote online notarization law (Correct answer)
$5, the same as traditional notarizations

Correct answer: $25 per electronic notarial act under Alabama's remote online notarization law

Alabama's remote online notarization law sets a higher fee cap of $25 per act to account for the technology and platform costs involved.

Question 7: Which of the following documents may an Alabama notary typically certify as a true copy?

A certified court judgment
A private contract or personal letter that is not a government-issued record (Correct answer)
A passport
A driver's license or state ID

Correct answer: A private contract or personal letter that is not a government-issued record

Alabama notaries may certify true copies of private documents, but not government-issued records like IDs, passports, or court-certified judgments.

Question 8: A mobile Alabama notary charges $5 for the notarial act and $30 for travel. The client agreed to the travel fee beforehand. Is this lawful?

No, travel fees are prohibited for Alabama notaries
Yes, because the travel fee was disclosed and agreed to in advance (Correct answer)
Yes, but only if the notary is a certified loan signing agent
No, total charges cannot exceed $35 for any notarization

Correct answer: Yes, because the travel fee was disclosed and agreed to in advance

As long as the travel fee is disclosed and agreed upon before travel, Alabama notaries may charge it separately from the statutory notarial fee.

Question 9: Under Alabama law, a notary's seal on an acknowledgment serves to:

Certify that the document content is accurate
Guarantee the document's legal validity
Replace the requirement for the notary's signature
Authenticate the notarial act and identify the notary's commission (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Authenticate the notarial act and identify the notary's commission

The notary seal authenticates the notarial act and provides official identification of the notary's commission details.

Question 10: How does an Alabama remote online notary verify the identity of a signer they cannot meet in person?

Through credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication (KBA), or identity proofing technologies (Correct answer)
By relying solely on the signer's verbal confirmation of identity
By requiring the signer's attorney to vouch for their identity
By accepting a photo of the signer's ID sent via email

Correct answer: Through credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication (KBA), or identity proofing technologies

Alabama RON requires technology-based identity verification such as KBA questions, credential analysis, or biometric verification through the approved platform.

Question 11: An Alabama notary performs three separate notarial acts on the same document. How much may they charge?

Up to $25 for multiple acts on a single document
Up to $5 per act, so up to $15 total (Correct answer)
A flat $5 regardless of the number of acts on one document
Nothing — multiple acts on one document are considered one fee

Correct answer: Up to $5 per act, so up to $15 total

Each notarial act is a separate chargeable event, so the notary may charge up to $5 for each act performed.

Question 12: Which statement BEST describes an Alabama notary's duty of impartiality when witnessing documents?

The notary must serve all parties equally and avoid favoring any party to the transaction (Correct answer)
The notary represents the document preparer's interests
Impartiality only applies when the notary personally knows one of the parties
The notary advocates for the signer against any opposing party

Correct answer: The notary must serve all parties equally and avoid favoring any party to the transaction

Alabama notaries are impartial witnesses who must treat all parties fairly and avoid any conduct that suggests they favor one party over another.

Question 13: May an Alabama notary accept a gratuity (tip) from a satisfied client in addition to the notarial fee?

Only if the gratuity is paid to the employer and not the notary personally
No, any payment beyond the statutory fee is illegal
It is not prohibited by law, but accepting tips beyond the fee cap may raise ethical concerns (Correct answer)
Yes, tips are always lawful and encouraged

Correct answer: It is not prohibited by law, but accepting tips beyond the fee cap may raise ethical concerns

Alabama law does not explicitly prohibit tips, but accepting extra payment beyond the fee cap could be seen as overcharging and is generally discouraged.

Question 14: An Alabama RON notary may refuse to perform a remote notarization if:

The signer wants to use a mobile phone instead of a computer
They have reasonable grounds to believe the signer's identity cannot be reliably verified (Correct answer)
The signer is located in a state that has not enacted RON legislation
The document is longer than 50 pages

Correct answer: They have reasonable grounds to believe the signer's identity cannot be reliably verified

If identity cannot be reliably established through the platform's verification tools, the notary must decline to protect against fraud.

Question 15: What is the primary purpose of affixing the official seal to a notarized document in Alabama?

To indicate the document has been recorded with the county
To certify that the document has been reviewed by an attorney
To replace the notary's signature on the document
To authenticate the notarial act and identify the notary (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To authenticate the notarial act and identify the notary

The official seal authenticates the notarial act by identifying the notary and their authority, giving the document legal recognition.

Question 16: An Alabama notary administering an oath for a deposition must ensure the deponent:

Submits a government ID prior to the deposition
Signs a written copy of the oath before speaking
Is represented by legal counsel before the oath is given
Swears or affirms to tell the truth before providing testimony (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Swears or affirms to tell the truth before providing testimony

For a deposition, the notary administers an oath or affirmation requiring the deponent to commit to truthful testimony before they begin.

Question 17: For an Alabama acknowledgment, the notary must be satisfied that the signer is acting:

Under the direction of an attorney
With full understanding of all document terms
Voluntarily and without coercion (Correct answer)
Only after a 24-hour waiting period

Correct answer: Voluntarily and without coercion

The notary must observe no signs of duress or coercion; the signer must appear to be acting of their own free will.

Question 18: What should an Alabama notary do with their journal when their commission expires and they do not renew?

Submit it to the Secretary of State's office
Transfer it to the county probate judge
Retain it personally in a secure location for the recommended retention period (Correct answer)
Destroy it immediately to protect privacy

Correct answer: Retain it personally in a secure location for the recommended retention period

Alabama notaries retain custody of their journals even after commission expiration and should store them securely for the recommended period.

Question 19: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) in Alabama RON typically involves:

The signer submitting a government ID to the notary by mail
The signer answering multiple-choice questions based on their personal history (Correct answer)
The notary asking verbal questions during the video session
A background check conducted by the RON platform

Correct answer: The signer answering multiple-choice questions based on their personal history

KBA presents the signer with multiple-choice questions drawn from public records about their personal history, which only the true individual should be able to answer.

Question 20: When did Alabama authorize remote online notarization (RON) for all notaries?

Alabama enacted permanent RON legislation effective January 1, 2021 (Correct answer)
RON has been authorized in Alabama since 2015
Alabama has not yet authorized remote online notarization
Alabama only allows temporary RON during declared emergencies

Correct answer: Alabama enacted permanent RON legislation effective January 1, 2021

Alabama enacted comprehensive remote online notarization legislation that became effective January 1, 2021, allowing all commissioned notaries to perform RON.

Question 21: How long is a notary’s term of office in Alabama?

4 years (Correct answer)
Lifetime
6 years
2 years

Correct answer: 4 years

A notary's term of office in Alabama is four years. After this period, the notary must reapply and be recommissioned by the Probate Judge to continue performing notarial acts. This fixed term ensures periodic review of notary qualifications and adherence to current regulations.

Question 22: The words 'Do you solemnly swear that the statements in this affidavit are true?' represent which type of notarial act?

Certifying a copy
Completing an acknowledgment
Administering an oath for a jurat (Correct answer)
Performing a signature witnessing

Correct answer: Administering an oath for a jurat

This language is the verbal oath administered by the notary before the signer executes an affidavit, which is the defining act of a jurat.

Question 23: An Alabama notary should use ink — not pencil — for journal entries because:

Pencil entries are not readable by courts
Ink entries cannot be erased and altered, protecting the integrity of the record (Correct answer)
Alabama law specifically requires the use of black or blue ink
Ink dries faster and reduces smearing on legal forms

Correct answer: Ink entries cannot be erased and altered, protecting the integrity of the record

Using permanent ink prevents alterations to journal entries, maintaining the record's evidentiary integrity.

Question 24: What is the primary purpose of a notarial acknowledgment in Alabama?

To certify that a signer appeared and acknowledged signing the document (Correct answer)
To confirm the document's content is accurate
To certify the signer's identity only
To record the document in the county courthouse

Correct answer: To certify that a signer appeared and acknowledged signing the document

An acknowledgment certifies that the named person personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the document voluntarily.

Question 25: Which of the following actions is prohibited for a notary in Alabama?

Charging a fee for notarization
Notarizing a document in which they have a financial interest (Correct answer)
Witnessing a signature
Administering an oath for a deposition

Correct answer: Notarizing a document in which they have a financial interest

Alabama law strictly prohibits notaries from notarizing documents in which they have a direct financial or beneficial interest. This rule maintains the notary's impartiality and prevents conflicts of interest, which could compromise the integrity of the notarial act. Such an action could lead to the invalidation of the notarization and disciplinary action against the notary.

Question 26: Which type of seal impression is acceptable for use by an Alabama notary public?

Only a pre-inked stamp purchased from the state
Only an embossing seal that raises the paper
Both an inked rubber stamp and an embossing seal (Correct answer)
Only a blue-ink rubber stamp

Correct answer: Both an inked rubber stamp and an embossing seal

Alabama notaries may use either an inked rubber stamp or an embossing seal, as both create a recognizable impression that authenticates notarial acts.

Question 27: Which of the following is NOT a required element of an Alabama notarial certificate?

The venue (state and county)
The notary's signature
The notary's commission expiration date
The document's recording number (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The document's recording number

The recording number is assigned by the probate office after filing and is not a required element of the notarial certificate itself.

Question 28: An Alabama notary is asked to serve as a subscribing witness on a real estate deed. This means the notary:

Guarantees the title is free and clear of encumbrances
Reviews the deed for legal accuracy before signing
Signs the deed as a witness confirming they observed the grantor's signature (Correct answer)
Notarizes the deed instead of witnessing it

Correct answer: Signs the deed as a witness confirming they observed the grantor's signature

A subscribing witness signs the document to attest they personally observed the grantor execute the deed, providing additional evidentiary support.

Question 29: An Alabama RON notary's electronic seal must include:

Only the commission number and expiration date
Only the notary's name and state
The notary's name, commission number, state, and commission expiration date (Correct answer)
The notary's name and a QR code linking to their commission record

Correct answer: The notary's name, commission number, state, and commission expiration date

Alabama requires the electronic seal to contain the notary's name, commission number, the words 'State of Alabama,' and the commission expiration date.

Question 30: Which government employees in Alabama are typically required to notarize documents without charging any fee?

Government employees are exempt from all notary requirements
All Alabama government employees regardless of their role
Notaries employed as government clerks or officials notarizing official government documents (Correct answer)
Only state-level government employees, not county employees

Correct answer: Notaries employed as government clerks or officials notarizing official government documents

Government-employed notaries often notarize official documents as part of their job duties without collecting personal fees.

Question 31: Is an Alabama notary required by state law to maintain a notary journal?

Only electronic notaries are required to keep a journal
Alabama law does not mandate a journal but strongly recommends one for liability protection (Correct answer)
Yes, all Alabama notaries must keep a journal by law
Only notaries who handle real estate transactions must keep a journal

Correct answer: Alabama law does not mandate a journal but strongly recommends one for liability protection

Alabama does not legally require notaries to maintain a journal, but best practice strongly recommends it to protect against fraud claims.

Question 32: Which of the following scenarios could lead to a notary being held personally liable for damages?

Notarizing a document that is later challenged in court
Notarizing a document for a friend without charging a fee
Administering an oath to a person who is under oath in a courtroom
Notarizing a document without verifying the identity of the signer (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Notarizing a document without verifying the identity of the signer

A notary can be held personally liable for damages if they fail to properly verify the identity of a signer. This negligence can lead to fraudulent documents being notarized, causing significant harm to others. Proper identification is a cornerstone of a notary's duty to prevent fraud and ensure the integrity of the notarial act.

Question 33: An Alabama notary witnessing a signature notices the signer appears to be under duress. The notary should:

Immediately call law enforcement before taking any other action
Pause and privately speak with the signer to assess whether they are signing voluntarily (Correct answer)
Complete the notarization since the signer has not explicitly objected
Ask the other parties in the room to confirm the signer is willing

Correct answer: Pause and privately speak with the signer to assess whether they are signing voluntarily

The notary should create an opportunity to speak with the signer privately to assess whether the signing is truly voluntary before proceeding.

Question 34: In Alabama, a notary who completes a jurat must administer the oath:

Verbally, in the presence of the signer (Correct answer)
Via telephone if the signer is unavailable
After the document has been filed with the court
In writing only

Correct answer: Verbally, in the presence of the signer

The oath or affirmation in a jurat must be administered verbally and in the physical presence of the signer.

Question 35: An Alabama notary's seal must include the name of which geographic area to indicate jurisdiction?

The congressional district of the notary
The city or town where the notary resides
The ZIP code area of the notary's office
The county in which the notary is commissioned (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The county in which the notary is commissioned

Alabama notary seals must include the county of commission, as notarial authority is granted at the county level through the probate judge.

Question 36: An Alabama notary is asked to complete an acknowledgment for a corporation. Who must appear before the notary?

All corporate shareholders
An authorized officer or agent of the corporation (Correct answer)
The registered agent listed with the Secretary of State
Any employee of the corporation

Correct answer: An authorized officer or agent of the corporation

For a corporate acknowledgment, an authorized officer or agent must personally appear and acknowledge signing on behalf of the corporation.

Question 37: Under Alabama law, an unlawful overcharge by a notary may result in:

A warning letter only for a first offense
A civil fine payable to the state treasury
A mandatory refund but no other penalty
Disciplinary action including revocation of the notary commission (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Disciplinary action including revocation of the notary commission

Overcharging can be grounds for disciplinary action against the notary, potentially including revocation of their commission.

Question 38: What is the maximum fee an Alabama notary may charge for a remote online notarial act?

$25 per notarial act (Correct answer)
$10 per notarial act
$50 per session regardless of the number of acts
$5 per notarial act, the same as traditional notarizations

Correct answer: $25 per notarial act

Alabama's RON statute allows a higher fee cap of $25 per electronic notarial act to reflect the additional technology costs.

Question 39: Under Alabama law, who may administer oaths in addition to notaries?

Judges, clerks of court, and certain other public officers (Correct answer)
Only probate judges
Only licensed attorneys
Only federal officers within Alabama

Correct answer: Judges, clerks of court, and certain other public officers

Alabama law authorizes various public officers including judges, court clerks, and other designated officials to administer oaths in addition to notaries.

Question 40: An Alabama RON notary must record the remote notarization session. How long must this recording be retained?

At least 1 year
At least 30 days
At least 5 years
At least 10 years (Correct answer)

Correct answer: At least 10 years

Alabama's RON law requires the audio-visual recording of each session to be retained for at least 10 years.

Question 41: An Alabama notary who also serves as a subscribing witness may sign in both capacities on the same document if:

The document is not a will — they generally cannot serve as both notary and required witness on a will (Correct answer)
Alabama law never permits dual service as both notary and witness
The county probate court pre-approves the dual role in writing
Both the notary and witness signatures are required by the document's terms

Correct answer: The document is not a will — they generally cannot serve as both notary and required witness on a will

Alabama wills have specific requirements about who may serve as a witness, and a notary may be restricted from serving as both the notarizing officer and a required witness on the same will.

Question 42: An Alabama notary who is also a loan signing agent charges $150 for a full loan signing appointment. This fee is:

Lawful for the signing agent service but the notarial portion is still capped at $5 per act (Correct answer)
Unlawful unless approved by the Alabama Banking Department
Lawful because loan signings are exempt from the fee cap
Unlawful — total charges for any appointment cannot exceed $5

Correct answer: Lawful for the signing agent service but the notarial portion is still capped at $5 per act

The $5 cap applies specifically to the notarial acts; fees for non-notarial services such as document handling, printing, and travel are separate.

Question 43: An Alabama notary may NOT complete a notarial act if:

The document is more than 10 pages long
The document will be used in another state
The signer is unable to communicate with the notary (Correct answer)
The signer is under 18 years of age

Correct answer: The signer is unable to communicate with the notary

If the notary cannot communicate with the signer to verify identity and willingness, the notarial act cannot be legally completed.

Question 44: An Alabama notary who witnesses a signature on a will should understand that:

Notarization alone is sufficient for a valid Alabama will
Alabama wills typically require two witnesses; the notary's witness counts as one (Correct answer)
Wills cannot be notarized or witnessed by the same person
The notary's seal replaces the need for any witnesses on a will

Correct answer: Alabama wills typically require two witnesses; the notary's witness counts as one

Alabama wills generally require two witnesses; a notary serving as a witness fills one of those witness slots, but notarization alone does not substitute for witnesses.

Question 45: An Alabama notary is asked to certify a copy of a vital record such as a birth certificate. The notary should:

Certify the copy after comparing it to the original
Certify the copy with a 'true and correct copy' certificate
Certify the copy only if both parties sign an affidavit
Decline, as vital records must be certified by the issuing government agency, not a notary (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Decline, as vital records must be certified by the issuing government agency, not a notary

Vital records like birth and death certificates must be certified by the issuing government agency; notaries in Alabama generally cannot certify such records.

Question 46: What is the primary role of an Alabama notary when acting as an official witness?

To verify the signer's identity and attest that the signing occurred in their presence (Correct answer)
To ensure the document's terms are fair to all parties
To guarantee the document's legal enforceability
To certify that the document was drafted by a licensed attorney

Correct answer: To verify the signer's identity and attest that the signing occurred in their presence

When acting as a witness, the notary verifies identity and attests that the signing took place in their presence, without vouching for the document's content.

Question 47: Can an Alabama notary take an acknowledgment from a person who signed a document before appearing before the notary?

Only if the document is a real estate deed
Only if two witnesses were present at the original signing
No, the document must always be signed in the notary's presence
Yes, as long as the signer acknowledges the signature as their own (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Yes, as long as the signer acknowledges the signature as their own

For an acknowledgment, the signer may have signed previously and then appeared before the notary to acknowledge the signature as their own.

Question 48: In Alabama, a jurat requires the signer to:

Pay a notary fee before signing
Acknowledge signing a previously signed document
Sign the document in the notary's presence and take an oath (Correct answer)
Only present a valid photo ID

Correct answer: Sign the document in the notary's presence and take an oath

A jurat requires the document to be signed in the notary's presence and the signer to swear or affirm that the contents are true.

Question 49: What type of electronic signature must an Alabama remote online notary use on electronic documents?

Any digital image that clearly shows their name
A scanned image of their handwritten signature
A typed name in cursive font
A tamper-evident electronic signature that complies with the platform's security standards (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A tamper-evident electronic signature that complies with the platform's security standards

Alabama RON requires notaries to use a tamper-evident electronic signature that meets the approved platform's security and audit trail requirements.

Question 50: When an Alabama RON notary's electronic records are stored by a third-party platform, responsibility for complying with retention requirements rests with:

The approved RON platform exclusively
The notary, who remains responsible regardless of where records are stored (Correct answer)
Both the notary and the platform share equal legal responsibility
The Secretary of State, who takes custody of electronic records

Correct answer: The notary, who remains responsible regardless of where records are stored

Under Alabama law, the notary is ultimately responsible for ensuring their records are retained for the required period, even when a platform stores them.

Question 51: Which Alabama state office oversees and approves remote online notarization platforms?

The Alabama Banking Department
The Secretary of State's office (Correct answer)
The Alabama Attorney General's office
The Alabama Supreme Court

Correct answer: The Secretary of State's office

The Alabama Secretary of State is responsible for approving RON technology platforms and maintaining oversight of remote notarization in the state.

Question 52: If an Alabama notary discovers an error in a completed notarial certificate, the correct action is to:

Destroy the document and start over
Draw a single line through the error, correct it, and initial the correction (Correct answer)
Use correction fluid to cover the error before correcting it
Leave the error and attach a separate correction notice

Correct answer: Draw a single line through the error, correct it, and initial the correction

Corrections to notarial certificates should be made by crossing out the error, writing the correction, and initialing it — correction fluid should never be used on legal documents.

Question 53: A signer in Alabama presents a power of attorney for acknowledgment. The notary should verify that:

The person signing is the principal named or an authorized agent under the document (Correct answer)
The document is filed with probate court
The document was drafted by a licensed Alabama attorney
The power of attorney is no more than 30 days old

Correct answer: The person signing is the principal named or an authorized agent under the document

The notary must confirm that the person appearing is either the principal or an authorized agent as named in the power of attorney.

Question 54: Which certificate wording is typically associated with an Alabama jurat?

Acknowledged before me
Affirmed and filed before me
Subscribed and sworn to before me (Correct answer)
Certified and witnessed by

Correct answer: Subscribed and sworn to before me

The phrase 'subscribed and sworn to before me' is the standard language used in a jurat certificate in Alabama.

Question 55: In Alabama, false swearing before a notary during an oath may expose the signer to charges of:

No criminal liability since the notary is not a court officer
Notary fraud only
Civil contempt only
Perjury (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Perjury

Swearing falsely before a notary who is authorized to administer oaths can constitute perjury under Alabama law.

Question 56: Under Alabama RON law, the notarial certificate for a remotely notarized document must indicate that:

The notarization was performed using audio-visual communication technology (Correct answer)
The signer was physically present in Alabama
The notary holds a separate RON endorsement
The document was witnessed by two Alabama residents

Correct answer: The notarization was performed using audio-visual communication technology

Alabama RON certificates must state that the notarization was completed using audio-visual technology to distinguish it from a traditional in-person notarization.

Question 57: In which situation would an Alabama notary's journal be most valuable?

When renewing the notary commission
When a signer later claims they did not sign a document or were not present (Correct answer)
When calculating annual fee revenue
When the notary needs to verify how many acts they performed last year

Correct answer: When a signer later claims they did not sign a document or were not present

The journal is most critical as evidence when a signature or presence is disputed, demonstrating that the notarial act was properly performed.

Question 58: What is the required bond amount for notaries in Alabama?

$10,000
$5,000
$50,000
$25,000 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $25,000

Alabama notaries are required to secure a $25,000 bond. This bond serves as a financial guarantee to protect the public from any damages or losses incurred due to the notary's misconduct, negligence, or errors in performing their official duties. It ensures that funds are available to compensate individuals harmed by a notary's improper actions.

Question 59: Under Alabama's RON law, where must the notary be physically located when performing a remote online notarization?

Anywhere in the United States
Only in the county where they are commissioned
Within the state of Alabama (Correct answer)
The notary's physical location is irrelevant under RON law

Correct answer: Within the state of Alabama

Alabama's RON law requires the notary to be physically located within Alabama at the time the remote notarization is performed.

Question 60: Is an Alabama notary required to post their fee schedule?

Yes, the fee schedule must be filed with the Secretary of State annually
Yes, the fee schedule must be posted in a visible location
Only mobile notaries are required to disclose fees in writing
Alabama law does not require posting a fee schedule but it is good practice (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Alabama law does not require posting a fee schedule but it is good practice

Alabama has no statutory requirement to post a fee schedule, but transparency about fees is considered best practice.

Alabama Notary Public Training Examination

The Alabama Notary Public exam tests knowledge of notarial acts, duties, and legal responsibilities required for commission by the county probate judge, covering acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, witnessing, fees, and electronic/remote notarization under Alabama law.

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