AR Notary AR-Notary Notary Public Fees and Charges 2

Question 1

Under Arkansas law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for performing a standard notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

Answer

Arkansas Code § 21-6-309 caps the fee for a notarial act at $5.00.

Question 2

A client asks an Arkansas notary to notarize four separate signatures on four separate documents. What is the maximum the notary may charge?

Accepted Answer

$20.00, because each notarial act may be charged separately

Answer

The statutory cap applies per notarial act, so four acts may each be charged up to $5.00.

Question 3

Is an Arkansas notary public required to charge a fee for performing a notarization?

Accepted Answer

No, charging a fee is optional and the notary may perform acts for free

Answer

Arkansas notaries may charge up to the statutory maximum but are never required to charge anything.

Question 4

An Arkansas notary knowingly charges $12.00 for a single acknowledgment. What is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action by the Secretary of State, including possible commission revocation

Answer

Charging more than the statutory maximum is official misconduct that can lead to suspension or revocation of the commission.

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE about travel fees for Arkansas notaries?

Accepted Answer

Travel charges are not set by the fee statute, so any travel fee should be agreed upon with the client in advance

Answer

Arkansas statute caps only the notarial act fee, so separate travel charges should be disclosed and agreed to beforehand.

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