AR-Notary Notary Public Fees and Charges Flashcards
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What is the maximum fee an Arkansas notary public may charge for a single notarial act?
Answer: $5.00
Arkansas Code § 21-14-107(a) explicitly states that the maximum fee for any single notarial act is five dollars ($5.00). This fee applies to acts such as taking an acknowledgment, administering an oath, or executing a jurat.
According to Arkansas law, what must a notary public do before charging a fee for a notarial service?
Answer: Conspicuously display a list of the fees or provide the list upon request.
Arkansas law requires a notary to either display an English-language schedule of fees in a conspicuous location in their place of business or provide the schedule to any person upon request. This ensures transparency and informs the public of the costs associated with notarial services.
Can an Arkansas notary charge an additional fee for traveling to perform a notarial act?
Answer: Yes, if the notary and the person requesting the service agree upon the travel fee in advance.
While the fee for the notarial act itself is capped, a notary may charge a separate travel fee. This fee is not regulated by statute but must be agreed upon by both the notary and the signer before the travel occurs.
What is the potential penalty for a notary who knowingly charges or collects a fee that is higher than the maximum allowed by Arkansas law?
Answer: A fine of up to $1,000 and revocation of their commission.
Overcharging for notarial services is a serious offense. A notary who knowingly charges more than the statutory maximum fee can face a civil penalty of up to $1,000 and may have their notary commission revoked by the Secretary of State.
If a notary is an employee and performs notarial acts during business hours for their employer's business, who is entitled to the notary fees?
Answer: The employer, if there is a prior written agreement between the notary and the employer.
By default, the notary is entitled to the fees collected. However, an employer may require the notary employee to remit the fees to them if there is a written agreement to that effect, signed by both parties before the notarial acts are performed.
Is an Arkansas notary permitted to waive a fee for a notarial service?
Answer: Yes, a notary may choose to perform a notarial act for a fee less than, or equal to, the maximum, or for no fee at all.
The state law sets a maximum fee, not a required fee. Notaries have the discretion to charge any amount up to the $5.00 limit, or to waive the fee entirely as a courtesy or for charitable purposes.
A signer asks you to take an acknowledgment and also administer an oath for the same document. How much can you charge in total?
Answer: Up to $10.00
Taking an acknowledgment and administering an oath are two separate and distinct notarial acts. Since the maximum fee for a single notarial act is $5.00, the notary can charge up to $5.00 for each act, for a total of $10.00.