AZ Notary Schedule of Maximum Allowable Fees 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Report the overcharging to the Secretary of State

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Match the higher price to stay competitive

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Nothing — there is no maximum fee in Arizona

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Lower their own fees in response

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

No, the $10 maximum applies regardless of timing

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Yes, up to double the standard fee

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Yes, any amount for after-hours work

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Only with written approval from the client

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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No, the maximum charge is $10 total

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Only if the client agreed in writing

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No, mobile notary fees are capped at $25

Question 4

Must an Arizona notary provide a receipt for fees collected?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when the client requests one

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No, receipts are never required

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Always, regardless of whether requested

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Only for amounts over $20

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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No, all clients must be charged equally

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Only if documented in the journal

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Only for family members, not friends

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Arizona has the highest fees in the nation

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Arizona charges the lowest fees

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Arizona has no fee cap, unlike other states

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