CT Notary Notary Fees and Compensation 3

Question 1

How much is the application fee to be appointed as a Connecticut notary public?

Accepted Answer

$120.00

Answer

Connecticut charges a $120.00 fee for a notary public appointment application.

Question 2

A Connecticut notary employed by a bank notarizes documents for customers during work hours. Who may keep the fees collected?

Accepted Answer

The employer may keep the fees if the notary agreed to this as a condition of employment

Answer

A notary may agree with an employer that fees earned during employment belong to the employer.

Question 3

A signer refuses to pay the fee a Connecticut notary quoted before the notarization. What may the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to perform the notarial act

Answer

Because notaries are not obligated to serve every requester, they may decline service when a quoted fee is refused.

Question 4

For federal income tax purposes, how are notary fees earned by a Connecticut notary treated?

Accepted Answer

They are reportable income but exempt from self-employment tax

Answer

Notary fees must be reported as income, but federal law specifically exempts them from self-employment tax.

Question 5

A Connecticut notary advertises "$50 loan document notarizations." The $50 covers one acknowledgment with no travel or other services. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

No, because the charge for the notarial act exceeds the statutory maximum

Answer

Advertising a fee does not make it lawful; the charge for the notarial act itself may not exceed the statutory cap.

(CT Notary) Connecticut Notary Exam Practice Test

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CT Notary Notary Fees and Compensation 3