CA Notary Notary Fees and Charges 2

Question 1

A California notary notarizes 3 signatures on one document. What is the maximum total fee they may charge?

Accepted Answer

$45

Answer

$15

Answer

$30

Answer

$60

Question 2

May a California notary charge a fee for services that are expressly required by law to be performed free of charge?

Accepted Answer

No, fees are prohibited when law mandates free notarization

Answer

Yes, as long as the fee is below the statutory maximum

Answer

Only if the signer agrees in writing

Answer

Only if the notary is self-employed

Question 3

What fee may a California notary charge for a protest of a negotiable instrument?

Accepted Answer

$10

Answer

$15

Answer

$20

Answer

$5

Question 4

Is a California notary required to post their fee schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fees must be posted in a conspicuous place in the notary's office if they charge fees

Answer

No, posting is optional

Answer

Only if the notary works in a bank

Answer

Only if they charge more than $10 per act

Question 5

Can a California notary collect a fee before performing the notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may collect fees before or after the act

Answer

No, payment must always follow the act

Answer

Only for mobile notary services

Answer

Only with a signed fee agreement

Question 6

What is the fee limit for a California notary who provides a deposition service including swearing in the witness?

Accepted Answer

$15 for the oath plus $2 per page of the deposition

Answer

$10 per hour

Answer

$15 flat

Answer

$30