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  1. What is the maximum fee a Delaware notary may charge for a single notarial act?

    Answer: $10 per notarial act

    Delaware law sets a maximum fee of $10 per notarial act that a notary may charge for their services.

  2. May a Delaware notary charge additional fees for travel to a signer's location?

    Answer: Yes, travel fees may be charged separately if agreed upon in advance

    Delaware notaries may charge separate travel fees as long as they are disclosed and agreed upon before performing the service.

  3. Under what circumstances may a Delaware notary perform notarial services for free?

    Answer: At any time — charging a fee is optional, not mandatory

    Delaware notaries are permitted to charge up to the maximum fee but are never required to charge; they may perform services for free at their discretion.

  4. A Delaware notary charges $50 for a single acknowledgment. Is this permissible?

    Answer: No, this exceeds the statutory maximum fee of $10

    Charging $50 for a single notarial act violates Delaware's $10 per-act maximum fee, regardless of the document's complexity.

  5. Which of the following constitutes notarial misconduct in Delaware?

    Answer: Notarizing a document without the signer being present

    Notarizing without the signer present is a fundamental violation of notarial duty and constitutes misconduct under Delaware law.

  6. What is the consequence of a Delaware notary engaging in willful misconduct?

    Answer: Revocation of commission and potential civil or criminal liability

    Willful misconduct by a Delaware notary can result in commission revocation and exposure to civil or criminal legal consequences.