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

Since the maximum fee is $15 per signature, three signatures on one document allows a maximum charge of $45.

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

Certain notarial acts, such as those for military members under specific statutes, are required by law to be performed free of charge and no fee may be collected.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

$10

Answer

California Government Code allows a maximum fee of $10 for noting, protesting, and providing a notice of dishonor on a negotiable instrument.

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

California law requires notaries who charge fees to post their fee schedule in a conspicuous location in their place of business.

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

California law does not prohibit collecting a fee before performing the notarial act; payment timing is flexible.

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CA Notary Notary Fees and Charges 2