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  1. An Arizona notary discovers that another notary in their area charges $15 per notarization. What should they do?

    Answer: Report the overcharging to the Secretary of State

    Charging above the statutory maximum of $10 per act is a violation of Arizona notary law. Reporting the overcharging to the Secretary of State helps protect the public.

  2. Can an Arizona notary charge extra for notarizations performed after business hours or on weekends?

    Answer: No, the $10 maximum applies regardless of timing

    The $10 per act maximum applies regardless of when the notarization is performed. There is no exception for after-hours, weekend, or holiday notarizations. However, reasonable travel fees may still apply.

  3. An Arizona mobile notary charges $75 to come to a client's home and notarize one signature. Is this legal?

    Answer: Yes, if $10 is for the notarization and $65 is a reasonable travel fee

    The breakdown matters: $10 maximum for the notarial act plus a reasonable travel fee is permissible. The key is that the travel fee is separate from and clearly distinguished from the notarization fee.

  4. Must an Arizona notary provide a receipt for fees collected?

    Answer: Yes, when the client requests one

    While routine receipts may not always be required, a notary should provide a receipt when requested by the client. Good practice is to always offer a receipt for transparency.

  5. An Arizona notary waives their fee for a close friend. Is this permitted?

    Answer: Yes, notaries may waive or reduce their fees at their discretion

    Arizona notaries may waive or reduce their fees at their discretion. There is no requirement to charge any fee. Many notaries provide free services to friends, family, or as part of their job duties.

  6. How does Arizona's notary fee compare to most other states?

    Answer: Arizona's $10 maximum is in the moderate range nationally

    Arizona's $10 per act maximum falls in the moderate range compared to other states. Some states allow as little as $2, while others permit $25 or more per act.