DC Notary Fees, Liability, and Ethical Obligations Flashcards
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What is the maximum fee a DC notary may charge per notarial act?
Answer: $5 per act
DC law caps notary fees at $5 per notarial act, and notaries may not charge more than this statutory maximum.
A DC notary who charges more than the statutory maximum fee may face:
Answer: Disciplinary action including revocation of commission
Overcharging beyond the statutory maximum can result in disciplinary action, including commission revocation.
Is a DC notary required to charge a fee for every notarial act?
Answer: No, notaries may choose to waive their fee
DC notaries are not required to charge a fee and may waive it at their discretion.
Under DC law, a notary's personal liability arises when:
Answer: The notary commits misconduct or negligence in performing notarial acts
A DC notary can be held personally liable for misconduct or negligence that causes harm in connection with a notarial act.
What is the primary ethical obligation of a DC notary when asked to notarize a document?
Answer: To act as an impartial witness and follow the law
A DC notary's primary ethical obligation is to serve as an impartial witness and comply with all applicable laws.
A DC notary who is also an attorney charges a legal fee in addition to a notary fee for the same transaction. This is:
Answer: Permissible if the notarial and legal services are separate and disclosed
An attorney-notary may charge separate fees for distinct legal and notarial services, provided the fees are clearly separated and disclosed.