DE Notary Notary Fees and Misconduct

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$10 per notarial act

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$5 per notarial act

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$25 per notarial act

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$50 per notarial act

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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No, all fees are included in the per-act maximum

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Yes, but travel fees are capped at $5

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No, travel is always free for notarial services

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only when serving a government agency

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Only for nonprofit organizations

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Only when ordered by a court

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

No, this exceeds the statutory maximum fee of $10

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Yes, notaries may set their own fees

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Yes, if the document is complex

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No, unless the signer agrees in writing

Question 5

Which of the following constitutes notarial misconduct in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Notarizing a document without the signer being present

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Charging the maximum allowable fee

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Recording all acts in a journal

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Using an official seal on every certificate

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Revocation of commission and potential civil or criminal liability

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A written warning for the first offense

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A temporary suspension of no more than 30 days

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Mandatory re-training without further penalty