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  1. Why is it good practice for a Connecticut notary to record fees charged in a journal or receipt?

    Answer: It documents compliance with the statutory fee cap if the notary is later accused of overcharging

    Written fee records provide evidence that the notary charged within the legal limit if a complaint arises.

  2. A mobile Connecticut notary wants to charge a flat $40 "service fee" that bundles the notarization and travel without itemizing. What is the safest practice?

    Answer: Itemize the act fee and mileage separately so each stays within its statutory limit

    Itemizing shows that the notarial act fee does not exceed $5.00 and travel is billed at the lawful mileage rate.

  3. A grateful signer offers a Connecticut notary a $20 tip after paying the lawful $5.00 fee. What should the notary consider?

    Answer: Accepting unsolicited gratuities is risky because total compensation could be viewed as exceeding the statutory fee

    Because Connecticut caps compensation for notarial acts, accepting extra payment tied to the act could be construed as overcharging.

  4. How long is a Connecticut notary public commission term for which the appointment fee is paid?

    Answer: Five years

    A Connecticut notary commission lasts five years, after which renewal and a new fee are required.

  5. A Connecticut notary's neighbor asks for a free notarization. May the notary provide it while charging other clients the full fee?

    Answer: Yes; a notary may waive or reduce fees for anyone at their discretion

    Because the statute sets only a maximum, the notary is free to charge different amounts, including nothing, to different clients.

  6. A Connecticut notary refuses to notarize unless the signer also buys a $30 "document review" the notary offers. What is wrong with this?

    Answer: Conditioning the notarization on extra paid services is improper, and document review by a non-attorney is unauthorized practice of law

    Tying a notarization to a paid add-on effectively overcharges for the act, and reviewing documents constitutes unauthorized practice of law for non-attorneys.

  7. If a Connecticut notary charges for travel, when should the mileage charge be agreed upon?

    Answer: Before the notary makes the trip

    Agreeing on travel charges in advance prevents disputes and ensures the signer consents to the cost.